Throwdown Show

Tonight’s questions:

- Was Neil Druckmann unfairly misquoted?
- Will narratives override gameplay in the future?
- Have video games become soulless?
- Will a person be able to create a game using AI?
- Will AI help video game localization?
- Are PS gamers the most excited for the Xbox showcase?
- Have gamers “won” the Stellar Blade battle?
- What was the Atari vs Intellivision console war like?
- Why is Xbox marketing Black Ops 6 harder than its titles?
- Which is worse: console or culture wars?
- Will console generations be iterative from now on?
- Will Rockstar games make a Manhunt 3?

Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

Where to find Throwdown Show:

Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow
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Tonight’s topics:

- Hellblade 2 divides the gaming community
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 announced
- IGN Entertainment acquires several gaming publications
- Neil Druckman says next Naughty Dog game will be revolutionary
- PlayStation exec predicts games will focus on narratives
- Concord announced

Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

Where to find Throwdown Show:

Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow
Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT
Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s questions:

- Will we see PS2 and PS3 games on PS5?
- What will we see at the Xbox and PlayStation showcases?
- Why isn’t Xbox utilizing its back catalog?
- Will you return to Destiny 2?
- What’s up with the upcoming Microsoft games app?
- What would get you excited about Assassin’s Creed?
- Is it wise for Square-Enix to stop platform exclusives?
- Why did Activision open a new studio after closing four?
- Is it surprising that Ghost of Tsushima is popular on Steam?
- Will Xbox Game Pass charge more this year?
- Is Adam upset that The Division: Heartland got canceled?
- What are the next four games coming to PS5?
- Is subscribing to Game Pass enough to support developers?
- Will Hellblade 2 be as successful as Hi-Fi Rush?
- What is the best game with parrying mechanics?

Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

Where to find Throwdown Show:

Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow
Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT
Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics:

- Assassin’s Creed Shadows announced
- Square-Enix plans to restructure
- PlayStation has two new CEOs
- Sony 2023 financial report
- PS5 outsells XSX by 5x
- Half of PS players still on PS4
- Hi-Fi Rush gets final patch
- GTA6 coming fall 2025

Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

Where to find Throwdown Show:

Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow
Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT
Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s questions:

- Should Phil Spencer step down as Head of Xbox?
- Do you regret rooting for the Activision acquisition?
- Will diehard Xbox fans accept another year of no games?
- Has Microsoft overtaken Xbox in gaming decisions?
- What makes a game successful on Xbox?
- Why isn’t Xbox marketing Hellblade 2?
- Are PlayStation and Nintendo correct in limiting interaction with fans?
- Were those who opposed the ABK acquisition vindicated?
- Have gaming subscriptions failed?
- Which Xbox executive will leave first?
- Is Microsoft purposely trying to kill Game Pass?
- Will Japanese developers think twice before dealing with Xbox?
- Has Xbox realized it's in serious trouble?
- Will Xbox sell more studios to satisfy shareholders?
- Will Microsoft sell off the Xbox division?

Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

Where to find Throwdown Show:

Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow
Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT
Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics:

- Xbox shuts down four studios
- Nintendo financial report
- Suicide Squad led to Warner Bros losing $200 billion

Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

Where to find Throwdown Show:

Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow
Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT
Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s questions:

- Has Sony destroyed Helldivers 2?
- Will Helldivers 2’s player base diminish?
- How do normies view the Helldivers 2 controversy?
- Will Helldivers 2 affect future Sony PC ports?
- Should Sony have invested money into games instead of Paramount?
- Which backlog game will you never play?
- What was the dumbest gaming controversy?

Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

Where to find Throwdown Show:

Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow
Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT
Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s topics:

- Stellar Blade is the highest-rated PS5 game
- Xbox Games Showcase airs on June 9, followed by Call of Duty Direct
- Square Enix takes $140 million hit on canceled games
- PS5 and Xbox Series X sales down, according to AMD
- Bethesda wants to increase its output
- Starfield finally gets 60fps mode
- Sony quietly acquired Nixxes
- Limited Run Games apologizes for CD-R discs
- Korea to focus on fostering console game industry

Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

Where to find Throwdown Show:

Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow
Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT
Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s questions:

- What’s the difference between an A and AAA game?
- Why was Blizzcon 2024 canceled?
- Will the TikTok ban affect Tencent?
- What would have happened if Microsoft didn’t acquire ABK?
- How many copies does Stellar Blade need to sell to succeed?
- What do you make of the Stellar Blade petition?
- Which will sell more: Stellar Blade or Hellblade?

Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

Where to find Throwdown Show:

Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow
Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT
Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953

Tonight’s questions:

- Stellar Blade is a must-own PS5 exclusive
- Xbox revenue takes a hit in Q3
- Garry’s Mod is taking down Nintendo-related add-ons
- Watch Dogs series potentially canceled
- Suicide Squad has fewer players than Avengers
- Adam Sessler deletes Twitter account

Thanks as always to Shawn Daley for our intro and outro music. Follow him on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/shawndaley

Where to find Throwdown Show:

Website: https://audioboom.com/channels/5030659
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/throwdownshow
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThrowdownShow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/throwdownshow
Discord: https://discord.gg/fdBXWHT
Twitter list: https://twitter.com/i/lists/1027719155800317953