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Thanks for the Knowledge
by Fanbyte
Every Sunday, Fanbyte’s John Warren brings you a weekly roundup of the biggest news headlines in video games and entertainment. Plus interviews with industry professionals from around the gaming world. Talk to us and fellow listeners on the Fanbyte Discord: https://fanbyte.casa/
Episodes
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Mergers & Acquisitions, Halo Infinitely In Progress & Life After Twitch
In the final episode (for now) of Thanks for the Knowledge, John takes you through the week’s biggest news, including some acquisitions, the bizarre continued rollout of Halo Infinite features, major Twitch creators leaving the platform, and more! We’ll also get you ready for the week ahead and...
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Mike Williams | Warner Bros. Discovery Bonanza
This week, John decided to take the entire massive Warner Bros Discover merger and all of its fallout and lay it on the table for Mike Williams to explain and dissect. It’s a great conversation. You’ll learn a lot. Also, we’ll catch you up with what you missed at Gamescom Opening Night and the...
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Niki Grayson | Embracer Embraces
This week, John’s back and he’s talking to friend of the site Niki Grayson all about Embracer’s latest round of acquisitions and when they expect their messy Smash Bros. clone to drop. Plus, get a look at the week ahead. Más Fanbyte: Follow John and Paul on Twitter! Join our TFTK channel on…
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Imran Khan & Michael Higham | EVO 2022
With John still on the International Space Station, Senior Podcast Producer Jordan Mallory helms the ship to interview News Editor Imran Khan and "Yamuthafuckin Boy" Michael Higham about their on-the-ground experience at EVO 2022, including their hands-on time with Street Fighter 6, the latest in...
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Nerium Strom | Final Fantasy XIV DDoS Attacks, Arcane’s Docuseries & More
This week, filling in for John is our Weekend News Writer Andrea Shearon to break down all of the week’s biggest headlines. Joining Andrea is our very own Senior Managing Editor Nerium Strom to discuss the Arcane docuseries, Subway Surfers becoming the world’s most popular speedrun game, a Judge...
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Rebekah Valentine | Annapurna Interactive Showcase, Nier Church & More
This week, as John sails the open seas, guest host Imran Khan is joined by illustrious IGN reporter Rebekah Valentine to discuss her takeaways from Comic Con, what that whole secret Nier church thing was all about, Annapurna Interactive’s recent showcase, her favorite games of the year so far and...
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merritt k | Saints Row Reboot, Las Vegas, Last of Us Leaks & More
This week, John sat down with merritt k who recently returned from the deserts of Las Vegas where she played the current build of the Saints Row reboot. What’d she think? You’ll have to find out in the episode, silly. Also, we’ll catch you up with some of the week’s biggest stories, like NFT…
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Niki Grayson & Paul Tamayo | Skate Goes Free to Play, PlayStation Stars & More
This week, John chatted with fellow Skate-heads Paul Tamayo and Niki Grayson about the recent announcements surrounding the vaunted EA series. As always, we’ll also catch you up with the biggest headlines of the week, like the wild stuff John Riccitiello said about devs, BioWare making old DLC...
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God of War: Ragnarok Release Date, E3 Announces Its Return, & PlayStation Indies Showcase
This week, John shouldn’t even be here. He was supposed to be at a management retreat but got sick instead, so he decided to put together a quick episode talking about the week’s biggest news, including God of War: Ragnarok getting a release date, the return of E3, and details from this week’s...
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Jeff Gerstmann | 2022’s Best Games So Far, Overwatch 2, AEW & More
This week, John managed to snag 45 minutes with Jeff Gerstmann fresh off his move to the independent media circuit! Join them as they discuss the state of games media, the best games so far of 2022, explaining Overwatch 2 in under a minute, and AEW’s ascent. John will also catch you up with the...
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Jeff Grubb & Imran Khan | Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Final Fantasy XVI & More
It’s getting hotter and just generally worse in the country right now, but at least we can talk about video games for a few minutes. John sat down with Imran Khan and Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb to chat about Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Final Fantasy XVI, and this Winter’s potentially quiet release...
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Kenneth Shepard & Mike Williams | Overwatch 2, FF7 Remake, Dragon’s Dogma 2 & More
Hot Game Summer 2022 rolls on with major news about Final Fantasy VII Remake, Dragon’s Dogma, Starfield, and more! John also sits down with Kenneth Shepard and Mike Williams to discuss the wealth of new information regarding Overwatch 2 and its release. Additional Reading: Final Fantasy VII…
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Diego Argüello & Paul Tamayo | Hot Game Summer 2022 Roundtable
We’re in the thick of Hot Game Summer 2022 and John sat down with Diego Argüello and Paul Tamayo to talk about the games we’re most excited about that we saw from this week’s showcases. John will also catch you up on the latest news and the extensive list of games coming out this coming week....
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Rebekah Valentine & Fūnk-é Joseph | Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, State of Play & More
This week, John called up on the expertise of featured contributor Fūnk-é Joseph and IGN’s award-winning Reb Valentine to dive into all of the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet details we learned this week. We also catch you up with all the big game announcements that came out of Sony’s banger State of...
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Ash Parrish & Steven Strom | Halo TV Show, No Man’s Sky Update & More
This week, John chatted with Steven Strom and The Verge’s Ash Parrish about cool games in our backlogs, No Man’s Sky’s latest expedition, and why a total Halo newbie should most definitely watch the TV show. Also, we catch you up with the latest news, including Raven Software’s historic...
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Playdate Roundtable w/ Fūnk-é Joseph and Paul Tamayo!
This week, John hosts a roundtable discussion with featured contributor Fūnk-é Joseph & podcast producer Paul Tamayo about the Playdate! We think it harkens back to a better era of handheld gaming, but you should listen to hear why. John also catches you up with the biggest news of the week,...
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Imran Khan | More Delays From Bethesda, EA’s Messy FIFA Divorce & More
This week, John taps news editor Imran Khan to fill us in on some big game delays, EA’s early 2023, and EA’s messy divorce from FIFA. We’ll also tell you about a bonkers diversity tool Activision-Blizzard is using as well as the game you should be playing to get your new Vampire Survivors fix.…
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Stephen Totilo | New Activision-Blizzard Lawsuit, Square-Enix’s Recent Moves & More
This week, John enlists the help of Axios games reporter Stephen Totilo to fill in important gaps in the week’s top stories, including a new lawsuit filed against Activision-Blizzard, Square-Enix dumping some Western studios to Embracer, and Reggie Fils-Aime’s book tour. We also get you ready for...
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Kenneth Shepard | Overwatch 2 PvP Beta, Reggie Fils-Aime’s Blockchain Dreams & More
This week, John sits down with Overwatch superfan/apologist Kenneth Shepard to talk about the ongoing Overwatch 2 PvP beta and where the once-celebrated franchise goes from here. We also run down the biggest headlines of the week, including Acti-Blizz shareholders saying yes to big golden...
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Mike Williams | Netflix’s Turbulent Week, Nintendo’s Alleged Union-Busting Attempts & More
This week, John chats with Mike Williams about the streaming landscape, including Netflix’s turbulent week, Warner Bros. Discovery, the CNN+ debacle, and more. We’ll also get you caught up with major news stories including a wild one about Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg interfering with a planned…
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Niki Grayson | Overwatch 2, New Activision-Blizzard Drama & More
This week, John is joined by Brand Editor of Fanbyte, Niki Grayson, to answer the burning question: is Overwatch 2 the most cursed game of all time? From there, we dive into the explosive news that Gavin Newsom’s office apparently interfered with the case against Activision-Blizzard. We’ll also…
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Imran Khan | LEGO Star Wars, Max Payne Remakes & More
This week, John chats with Fanbyte’s News Editor Imran Khan about his time with LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, LEGO’s new partnership with Epic, Remedy’s Max Payne remakes, and more! John also fills out this month’s Xbox Game Pass slate, lets you in on some Nintendo e-Shop deals, and updates...
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Jason Schreier | New PlayStation Plus Tiers, No E3 This Year, Zelda Delayed & More
This week, John sits down with Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier to discuss the new PlayStation Plus tiers, Breath of the Wild 2’s delay, the death of E3, and more. John also catches you up with news about Funomena’s troubles, Final Fantasy XIV live letter, and the home run hitter coming to Xbox...
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Tunic’s Andrew Shouldice | PlayStation’s New Subscription Service & More
This week, John sits down with Tunic designer, engineer, and artist Andrew Shouldice to chat about the game, its lengthy development, and the rewarding peril of going it alone. We also catch you up with the week’s top stories, including the report that PlayStation’s new subscription service is...
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New Indie Studio Workplace Abuse Allegations, Scott Hall’s Legacy (feat. Colette Arrand) & More
This week, John chats with Fanbyte Wrestling Editor Colette Arrand to discuss the life and legacy of Scott Hall (aka Razor Ramon). Also, four independent studios facing workplace abuse allegations, Elden Ring's massive sales performance, Bethesda's approach to Starfield, and why you won't see...
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Nintendo Delays Advance Wars Remake, God of War TV Show in Development & More
This week, Paul’s taking the wheel while John’s on vacation to give you all of the week’s biggest stories PLUS a chat with our very own Michael Higham to have a nice laid back conversation about Gran Turismo 7, one week in. Plus, get a look at the week ahead! Top Stories 1:35 GT7 Chat w/ Michael...
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Epic Buys Bandcamp, Pokémon Scarlet / Violet & More
This week, John chats with Niki Grayson about Pokémon Scarlet & Violet as well as the surprising purchase of Bandcamp by Epic Games. We also tackle everything coming and going from Xbox Game Pass and STALKER 2's indefinite delay. Pokémon News & Epic Buys Bandcamp Chat with Niki Grayson - 1:45 Top...
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Elden Ring Impressions, Destiny 2 Updates & Final Fantasy XIV’s Next Decade
This week, John chats with guides editor Dillon Skiffington about his time with Destiny 2 The Witch Queen. Also, the latest on Final Fantasy XIV's next decade, the newest Pokémon Presents, and a PSA about spiders and bugs in Elden Ring. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We’ve got other…
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Nintendo Closes 3DS and Wii U eShops (w/ merritt k)
This week, John sat down with merritt k to discuss Nintendo's decision to shut down 3DS and Wii U digital game sales and what it means for game preservation (also advice on buying an emulator handheld wink wink nudge nudge). John also tackles some of the big stories of the week, including the...
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Nintendo Direct Recap, Resident Evil 4 Remake Details & More
This week, John sat down with Imran Khan to dissect that MASSIVE Nintendo Direct including info on Live A Live, Mario Kart's ambitious DLC plans, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3's reveal. Imran also broke the news this week on some Resident Evil 4 remake details. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network...
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Sony Purchases Bungie, Sifu Impressions & More Gran Turismo 7 Gameplay
This week, John talked to featured contributor Funk-é Joseph about upcoming games Sifu and OlliOlli World. Then, Paul Tamayo stopped by to express his deep gratitude and excitement for Gran Turismo 7 after Sony's State of Play presentation. And of course, John catches you up with all the news of...
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Pokémon Legends Arceus w/ Kenneth Shepard & Raven Software Unionization Updates
This week, John sat down with Kenneth Shepard to discuss the first five hours of Pokémon Legends Arceus and how tweaks to the formula might bring new players into the fold. John also gets you up to speed with the latest on Raven Software's unionization effort, Bilzzard's surprising game...
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Microsoft Acquires Activision-Blizzard & the Impacts on Unionization Efforts
This week, John sat down with featured contributor Natalie Flores to dissect the most important aspects of the massive Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard. How are the ongoing unionization efforts affected by the news? How does Activision's catalogue merge into the Xbox ecosystem? Is…
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Take-Two Purchases Zynga, New Hitman Content, & Troy Baker’s NFT
This week, John talks to Imran Khan about Take-Two's massive purchase of Zynga, the new year of Hitman content, and Troy Baker's hilarious foray into NFTdom. Also, we tackle the latest details on Pokémon Legends: Arceus and delays for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and the Overwatch 2 LEGO sets. Más Fanbyte:...
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E3 Going Online-Only Again, Game Jolt Cracks Down On Adult Content & More
This week, John discusses the death (ahem...the cancelation) of the physical Electronic Entertainment Expo 2022 with guests Mike Williams and Diego Arguello. Also, news about Game Jolt cracking down on adult content, BioWare enabling more remote positions, and the rumored announce date of Jedi...
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2022 New Year's Special
Happy New Year! This week, John hears some bold 2022 predictions and offers some of his own. Everyone's GOTY list is live on fanbyte.com, but what about movies, TV, music? John gives you the best of the rest of 2021. Oh, and news, of course! No one told the games industry to take the week off!…
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Biggest Stories of 2021, Hades Wins a Hugo & More
John looks back at the biggest stories of 2021 in the last episode of Thanks for the Knowledge of the year. NFTs & blockchain were a huge story, but was it the most impactful of the year? Tune in to find out. Also, Hades wins a Hugo and Final Fantasy 7 Remake fans might have a free PS5 upgrade...
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Interviews with Wildermyth’s Nate Austin & Gaming’s First Union: Vodeo Workers United
This week, John & Paul make up for last week's lost episode by delivering a certified banger featuring two huge interviews. First, we sat down with Nate Austin, lead developer for one of Fanbyte's favorite games of 2021, Wildermyth (@wildermyth). How did this tight-knit team deal with their…
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PlayStation’s Answer to Game Pass, More Departures from Blizzard, and Titanfall’s Digital Delisting
This week, John discusses the ramifications of PlayStation's new reported Xbox Game Pass competitor, more departures from Blizzard, and Titanfall leaving digital game sales. He also sat down with Linkshell Editor, Michael Higham, to talk all things Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker and where you can…
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Nintendo’s Email On Activision Blizzard, Kojima Productions Updates, & Sony’s Discrimination Lawsuit
This week, John discusses the Doug Bowser email that turned the heat up on Bobby Kotick's tenure at Activision-Blizzard, Kojima Productions' new media division, and a brand new gender discrimination lawsuit aimed at Sony. Also, he gets you ready for Xbox Game Pass' December additions and answers...
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Bobby Kotick’s Alleged Misconduct, A Chat with Brett Boessen On Media, & A Chat with Fūnk-é Joseph
This week, John dives into the explosive Wall Street Journal report on Bobby Kotick's alleged misconduct and what it means for the company moving forward. He also sat down with Associate Professor of Media Studies at Austin College (not to be confused with Austin University lmao) about how…
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Holiday Hardware Delays, Gaming NFTs, Battlefield 2042 Impressions & More
This week, John is joined by The Verge senior reporter Adi Robertson for a dive into NFTs. John also covers the big holiday hardware delays, Battlefield 2042 with Collin MacGregor, and shifting PlayStation buying habits. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We have other channels with equally...
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Jen Oneal Departs Blizzard, Switch OLED Shortage, & Mike Williams on Riders Republic
This week, John tackles Jen Oneal's departure from Blizzard, the Switch OLED shortage, and Elden Ring's gameplay debut. Mike Williams drops in to tell you why you should check out Rider's Republic. John also pitches you on the next big content pivot from fanbyte.com. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast...
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Fanbyte Turns Three, Sony’s State of Play, & PlayStation’s New PC Label
Happy Halloween! This week, John’s breaking down all of the week’s biggest stories like Sony’s State of Play event, Bobby Kotick’s pay cut, PlayStation’s new PC label and more. Plus, FANBYTE TURNS THREE! Joining John to discuss our very own origin story are the two Fanbyte OG’s: Steven Strom and...
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Elden Ring Delay, God of War on PC & a Haunted Chocolatier
John covers an unexpectedly busy week in the world of video games, including newly announced release dates for Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition and God of War on PC, newly announced delays for Elden Ring, Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp and the next-gen console updates for…
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Animal Crossing Direct, Netflix Fumbles, & More Yakuza Games
This week, John asks Niki Grayson all about the Animal Crossing Direct and Nintendo's odd handling of games that feel like they should be live services. Then, we dive into Netflix's breathless defense of bad content, Yakuza: Like a Dragon's sequel, and much more. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast...
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Twitch Data Leak, Sora Joins Smash Ultimate, Life is Strange Interview & More
On this week’s jam-packed episode, John’s taking us through the week’s top stories like the disastrous Twitch data leak, the Facebook outage, Sora coming to Smash Bros. Ultimate, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl’s datamine findings, and a look at next week’s releases. Plus, Fanbyte’s Featured...
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Christopher Judge's reason for the God of War delay, The Game Awards Returning, and More Nintendo 4K Switch Drama
This week, John’s covering the fascinating Christopher Judge story about why God of War Ragnarok was delayed, this year’s Game Awards, and Sony’s newest studio acquisition. Plus, John takes some time to discuss Nintendo denying Bloomberg’s report on the much-rumored 4K Switch. Plus, get a look at...
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Nintendo Direct News, Super Mario Movie Cast, Europe’s All USB-C Future & More
This week, John tackles the Nintendo Direct showcase and that extremely cursed Super Mario movie casting. Also, what could be the consequences of EU's USB-C charger mandate? All of this, plus a look at the week’s upcoming releases and more. Más Fanbyte: Fanbyte Podcast Network (We have other...
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Dying Light 2 Delay, Deltarune Chapter 2, Another Activision-Blizzard Lawsuit & More
This week, John’s getting you up-to-date with the latest delays for Dying Light 2 and Battlefield 2042. Plus, we’ve got new game announcements, about-damn-time Switch features, the latest Activision-Blizzard updates and more. We’ll also give you a look at the wild week of releases ahead. You’re...
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