I am BACK after an unplanned break, and as if by some beautiful poetic irony, episode 33 of The Gaming Aroma Podcast has a big focus on Expedition 33 and the many conversations surrounding it. Game dev, game pricing, game pass and more. The year's biggest surprise hit so far is a looking to be a watershed moment for gaming... will it change anything? Probably not, but we can hope for those who come after, a better industry lies ahead. Grab your coffee, and let's catch up - KDB

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Did someone at Xbox accidentally put out an image which revealed their future intentions, or is Xbox testing the water to see everyone's reactions? Plus I muse on the perceptions of video game to TV and film adaptations, and give you my initial impressions of new release Assassins Creed Shadows.

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New Robocop and Terminator games in 2025? - I get hyped. Plus Sony are being anti-consumer as always so let's call them out on that...and the biggest news of the week - I've finally joined the PC realm.

Is AI going to ruin video games? The tools are here to stay and everyone hates them. What possible good could AI do?! I give some thoughts on the latest reason for everyone to hate xbox, get excited about new Tony Hawk games, and talk trips to CEX and more time with Avowed.

00:00 Intro and Fantasy Critic update

06:40 - Xbox unveils Muse AI

32:45 - Tony Hawk's 3+4 teases

39:31 - Marvel Rival's lay offs

44:09 - CEX bargains

47:54 - Avowed, still playing!

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There was plenty of great stuff on show at the Playstation State of Play, so why is the internet so mad about it? I give some thoughts on the highs and lows of their latest showing. I also discuss Ubisoft's commitment to live service, and give some first impressions on Avowed, the new RPG from Obsidian - and more!

00:00 - Intro (What do Americans call Squash?)

06:19 - Fantasy Critic update

08:44 - Ubisoft all-in on GAAS

21:36 - PS5 hits 70m sold

24:10 - State of Play

35:00 - What I've been playing (Uncharted)

40:35 - Avowed impressions

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The trappings of modern gaming strike again as the playstation network was down for almost an entire 24 hours. Do service providers like Sony and Microsoft need to do better in offering a contingency for times like this? I ramble about the digital service and why we're seeing a spike in physical in other mediums.

Plus I've been playing A LOT of Ninja Gaiden on Xbox and Nintendo DS, and I have news of my Cybperunk 2077 journey. Enjoy.

00:00 - intro

03:30 - Fantasy Critic update

08:27 - PSN outage and physical importance

29:30 - More xbox games going to playstation

32:10 - What I've been playing

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The first episode of 2025 is here and there is no shortage of topics as the games industry tectonic plates continue to shift. Sony Playstation has cancelled more games, including a new god of war game, but it's ok because Xbox is apparently still porting all their heavy hitters like Halo and Gears to other platforms. Plus, at long last, The Switch 2 is official - was it good? was it bed? I get into it, and what I've been playing. Enjoy!

00:00 - intro / fantasy critic

09:33 - More Xbox games everywhere

20:30 - Playstation cancels more games

35:08 - Was the Switch 2 reveal rubbish?

49:19 - What I've been playing

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2024 is wrapping up, so I take some time to reflect on the biggest news stories from the gaming industry of 2024, while also spotlight my own games of the year... it doesn't stop there though, this episode also features many special guests for a 2024 Games of the Year 'call-in' section, where everyone gets to share their own personal gaming highlights. Thank you for the support of this little show in 2024, bring on 2025!

00:00 - Intro

03:25 - Industry layoffs and shifts

11:41 - Less exclusives than ever

21:33 - Concord failure

27:10 - Launch of PS5 pro

35:43 - My games of the year

1:02:41 - Guest Call-ins!

1:39:55 - Honourable mentions and outro

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Is it the most wonderful time of the year? It is now, as the 'christmas special' of The Gaming Aroma Podcast is upon you. I go through some of my favourite games set at Christmas, what I like to play at Christmas, and give some thoughts on the latest entry into the Sonic movie franchise.

00:00 - Intro

02:43 - Sonic 3 & Cinema closing

21:33 - Christmas video games

47:05 - What I've been playing

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The Game Awards are in the rearview and I give my thoughts on the winners and the reveals. I've also been playing alot of Indiana Jones and wanted to WHIP up some impressions for you all. Enjoy!

00:00 - Intro

05:30 - Game Awards GOTY winner

10:05 - Can awards be fair?

16:57 - Game Awards show general reaction & reveals

39:44 - What I've been playing (Indy)

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