THQ Nordic has acquired some legacy THQ studios and IPs, including Saints Row, Homefront and Dead Island? Does this mean THQ as we knew it is on the comeback?Also discussed:- Bayonetta 3 lead explains why the series is exclusive- CD Projekt talks down on loot boxes- You can now party chat on Xbox One from your phone. Microsoft beats Nintendo to it.

We talk about some of the latest new stories in gaming, Including the Kingdom Hearts 3 release date announcement, Red Dead Redemption Battle Royale mode, Monster Hunter sales and more.Topics:- Fortnite hits 3.4m concurrent players and can’t handle the pressure- PUBG numbers dwindle - New Red Dead Redemption 2 details confirm that it has a Battle Royale mode. - Monster Hunter World digital and retail shipments hit 6 million units worldwide- Capcom cancels unannounced game, reduces scope of next Dead Rising

Kaz Hirai announced that he is stepping down as CEO at Sony Computer Entertainment. What does this mean for PlayStation?Other topics:- Rumours: Microsoft wants to buy EA, Valve or PUBG. What are your thoughts on them buying either one of these? - Nintendo Switch paid service will be launching in September - Red Dead Redemption is now coming October 26th - Sony CEO Kaz Hirai is stepping down

We discuss Nintendo's announcement of Nintendo Labo and more.

Other topics:

- Overwatch player xQc suspended from Overwatch League

- Tomb Raider movie trailer thoughts

- Will Metal Gear Survive be a sleeper hit?

- NPD software sales

 Entertainment topics:

Pokemon detective movie update Live action Sword and the Stone movie  This Cloverfield movie promotion released  Grownish renewed  Marvel's Cloak and Dagger release date Marvel's Runaways renewed  Men in Black spinoff announced  Shazam casting announced  Bad Boys spinoff announced 

We discuss some of the latest topics in gaming, including David Cage and Quantic Dreams employee abuse allegations, Nintendo Direct, Xbox One beating PS4 on the NPD and more.

We discuss whether 2018 will be the best year in gaming, with the incredible line-up that's in store. 

Also discussed: 

- LawBreakers publisher blames PUBG for low sales 

- Our personal GOTY 2017 picks 

- Entertainment: Updates on Atlanta season 2 and American Horror show

- Nintendo Switch becomes the fastest selling console ever.

- 2018 Gaming resolutions: Discuss how you want your gaming habits to change in 2018. 

-Nintendo Switch is now the fastest selling console ever

PUBG is finally available for the Xbox One, and it's already selling in the millions. But with all the controversy, what impact will it have on the system in the long term? Also discussed:- The Next Battlefield is rumored to be Bad Company 3- Payday dev Overkill is working on a new Walking Dead game. - November NPD: PS4 Wins / CODWWII Tops Software charts. Battlefront is 2nd - Disney buys Fox- Non-spoiler Star Wars thoughts

On this episode of The Co-op, we recap both PSX and The Game Awards 2017. Also discussed:- PS4 sells 70.6 Million Units. - Mega Man 11 Announced- Entertainment: Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse

We discuss all rumors and predictions leading into The Game Awards and PSX 2017. Also discussed:- Destiny 2 devs were throttling XP earned in the game to encourage gamers to buy engrams - Entertainment: Thoughts on the Infinity War trailer - Square Enix giving us another year of FFXV when they could be doing better things.

Reports say that the PS4 sold like hot cakes during Black Friday, but will that be enough to secure them a win on the NPDs for November?Also discussed: - Are Loot Boxes a form of gambling?- Should we be paying more for video games?- Why Net Neutrality matters. Make your voice be heard here https://www.battleforthenet.com/