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The PowerSwitch
by Rhymes With Asia
Why has the video game industry never found its own call-in talk radio show? Podcast veteran Peter Spezia applies the popular format to the interactive medium of games, focusing on the latest video game news and trends. With the call-in setup, anyone can participate and add their voice to the conversation, using the Discord app at http://rhymeswithasia.com/call/. The PowerSwitch. Switch Up - Call In - Game On.
Episodes
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Early Third-Party E3 2019 Predictions | The PowerSwitch
Early third-party E3 2019 predictions, Microsoft and Sony to join forces on streaming tech, Ubisoft's roller-coaster week of delays and teases, Nintendo releases a Super Mario Maker 2 Direct, Call of Duty's 2020 game may be Black Ops 5, the NCAA may open the door for video game likenesses, and...
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Early Microsoft E3 2019 Predictions | The PowerSwitch
Early Microsoft E3 2019 predictions, Final Fantasy VII Remake highlights a new State of Play, a U.S. senator introduces a lootbox ban bill, EA Access arrives on PS4 in July, the E3 2019 press conference schedule appears to be set, and playing Monster Prom The post Early Microsoft E3 2019...
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Early Nintendo E3 2019 Predictions | The PowerSwitch
Early Nintendo E3 2019 predictions, Epic buys Rocket League developer Psyonix, the first Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer draws criticism, PS Plus and Xbox Live Gold free games for May 2019, a new Earthworm Jim game announced as an Intellivision Amico exclusive, a new Tom Clancy game may be...
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Persona 5’s Royal Scramble | The PowerSwitch
The long-awaited Persona concert event shows a new trailer for Persona 5 Royal, Persona 5 Scramble is officially revealed, Nintendo and Sony detail their financial results, Square-Enix will return to present a digital event at E3 2019, the next Call of Duty may be Modern Warfare 4, and playing...
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PlayStation 5 and the Tech Tease | The PowerSwitch
Sony drops an early tech exclusive about PlayStation 5, Inside Xbox confirms recent Microsoft reports, a Switch Pro model may be pushed back as a next-gen concept, Reggie Fils-Aimé teases a Retro Studios character in his Twitter debut, Gamescom will feature a Geoff Keighley opening night show,...
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A Celebration of Star Wars | The PowerSwitch
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is officially revealed, name changes are finally available on PSN, the packaging may be leaked for the All-Digital Edition of Xbox One S, and a tweet about game difficulty shaming gets the meme treatment The post A Celebration of Star Wars | The PowerSwitch appeared...
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Predicting Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC | The PowerSwitch
Speculating about Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC characters, Microsoft may unveil an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, a devastating report about Anthem's disastrous development, the next Assassin's Creed may focus on Vikings, a Persona website teases P5S, Best Buy retailer placeholders…
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A Tale of Two Switches | The PowerSwitch
Nintendo could be planning to release two Switches this summer, PlayStation's first "State of Play" highlights PSVR games, Apple Arcade targets an indie subscription, Sega details the Genesis Mini release plans, PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold free games for April 2019, Ubisoft is back in the...
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Enter Stadia | The PowerSwitch
Google reveals its Stadia streaming platform at GDC, a Nindies presentation shows Cuphead coming to Switch, PlayStation announces its own "State of Play" Direct, Epic Games Store recruits more exclusives, Bethesda confirms their E3 2019 plans, Hideo Kojima will discuss Death Stranding at Tribeca...
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On the Precipice of Google at GDC | The PowerSwitch
Google is set to reveal game hardware at GDC this week, Halo: The Master Chief Collection will come to PC along with Reach, Xbox Live comes to mobile devices, Steam Link Anywhere enters beta, Gearbox teases Borderlands 3 and more for PAX East, market-driven rumors about Sony buying Take-Two, and...
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The Rumored Future of Xbox | The PowerSwitch
Continuing rumors spell out the possible future of the Xbox brand, Nintendo uses Labo to tinker with VR, EA forgoes its 2019 E3 press conference, a Google controller patent inspires renders and console speculation, Anthem crashes PS4s while Apex Legends hits 50 million players in a month, Sonic's...
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Pokémon Sword & Shield Isn’t Meant for You | The PowerSwitch
Pokémon Sword & Shield are revealed as Generation 8 to the dismay of some fans, EVO 2019 announces its nine tournament fighting games, THQ Nordic finds itself in an AMA controversy, PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold free games for March 2019, whispers about the Xbox and PC storefront back-ends...
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Reggie Fils-Aimé’s Retirement | The PowerSwitch
Reggie Fils-Aimé announces his retirement as president of Nintendo of America, Google sets the date for a GDC keynote, Xbox Game Pass rumored to be coming to Switch, Xbox expected to discuss next-gen consoles at E3 2019, whispers for Switch about Scalebound, Pokémon Generation VIII, and female...
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Nintendo Directly Sets Up 2019 | The PowerSwitch
Nintendo directly sets up their 2019 plans with the first Direct of the year, Activision-Blizzard lays off 800 people after financial success, and more! The post Nintendo Directly Sets Up 2019 | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.
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I Miss EA Sports NCAA Football | The PowerSwitch
Game series that we miss after EA Sports NCAA Football has been off the market for five years, a Nintendo Direct rumor for July 22 includes Mother 3D, Overwatch lands a big broadcast TV deal, and more - THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch - Gaming's Call-In Talk Radio Show! The post I Miss EA Sports…
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The Best Games Halfway Through 2018 | The PowerSwitch
The best games halfway through 2018, Game of the Year contenders left this year, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's role in year-end award shows, a greater partnership with Minecraft Nintendo 2DS XL, and more - THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch - Gaming's Call-In Talk Radio Show! The post The Best Games...
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The Google Game Console Prospect | The PowerSwitch
Reports of a Google game console in development, PlayStation Plus and Xbox Live Gold free games for July 2018, a new hamster hero joins Overwatch, PUBG Corp. drops its copyright lawsuit against Epic, and more - THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch - Gaming's Call-In Talk Radio Show! The post The Google...
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The Future of Console Cross-Play with Logan Moore | The PowerSwitch
Logan Moore from DualShockers is our guest to talk about his E3 2018 hands-on experiences, the future of console cross-play after the current Sony mess with Fortnite, the World Health Organization considers "Gaming Disorder" as a mental health condition, Life Is Strange 2 is confirmed, and more!...
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E3 2018 Final Thoughts with Demetrius | The PowerSwitch
Demetrius Wilson is our guest as the winner of the E3 2018 Yes/No contest, a summation of our thoughts regarding each E3 2018 press conference, the games shown at the expo that we are most excited about, Kingdom Hearts III and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate hype, and Demetrius' top five favorite…
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E3 2018 Predictions | The PowerSwitch
Looking to the future with E3 2018 predictions, newcomers that may be playable in Super Smash Bros., if we will finally see Death Stranding gameplay, and more - THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch - Gaming's Call-In Talk Radio Show! The post E3 2018 Predictions | The PowerSwitch appeared first on Rhymes...
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Smash Bros. Switch Character Predictions | The PowerSwitch
Super Smash Bros. Switch character predictions before the reveal at E3 2018, Assassin's Creed Odyssey leaked and confirmed, Fornite and other third-party games are likely coming to Switch, and more - THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch - Gaming's Call-In Talk Radio Show! The post Smash Bros. Switch...
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The Roadmap for Pokémon Switch | The PowerSwitch
The Pokémon Switch roadmap has been laid out with Let's Go Pikachu/Eevee, Quest, and the fall 2019 core RPG, Fallout 76 and other pre-E3 games have been revealed, and more - TODAY on The PowerSwitch - Gaming's Call-In Talk Radio Show! The post The Roadmap for Pokémon Switch | The PowerSwitch...
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Battlefield V Does the Right Thing | The PowerSwitch
Battlefield V is officially revealed and the vocal minority isn't happy, PS4 enters the final years of its life cycle, Yakuza remasters and a primer on the franchise, and more - THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch - Gaming's Call-In Talk Radio Show! The post Battlefield V Does the Right Thing | The...
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E3 2018 Predictions CONTEST | The PowerSwitch
The final 50 Yes/No questions for our E3 2018 predictions contest, Nintendo rumors with Pokémon Let's Go and Star Fox Grand Prix, Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII may not come to Switch, and more - THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch - Gaming's Call-In Talk Radio Show! The post E3 2018 Predictions CONTEST |...
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Ranking the Walmart E3 Leaks | The PowerSwitch
Ranking the Walmart E3 leaks in order from least to most surprising, Sony mixes things up for PlayStation at E3 2018, the latest Smash Bros. headlines and rumors, and more THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch - Gaming's Call-In Talk Radio Show! The post Ranking the Walmart E3 Leaks | The PowerSwitch...
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The Death of Virtual Console | The PowerSwitch
Nintendo Switch Online details announced, Virtual Console is a brand name of the past, Square Enix's E3 2018 plans, the chances of rumored Smash Bros. characters, and more - TODAY on The PowerSwitch - Gaming's Call-In Talk Radio Show! The post The Death of Virtual Console | The PowerSwitch…
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Early Microsoft E3 2018 Predictions | The PowerSwitch
Ten early predictions for what Microsoft will announce at E3 2018, how to solve Microsoft's exclusives and identity concerns, Nintendo's E3 plans, a new Red Dead Redemption II trailer, and more THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch - Gaming's Call-In Talk Radio Show! The post Early Microsoft E3 2018...
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Early Sony E3 2018 Predictions | The PowerSwitch
Ten early predictions for what Sony will announce at E3 2018, Nintendo announces financials and a presidential shift, Valve buys Campo Santo, Quantic Dream sues French journalists, and more THIS WEEK on The PowerSwitch - Gaming's Call-In Talk Radio Show! The post Early Sony E3 2018 Predictions |...
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Early Nintendo E3 2018 Predictions | The PowerSwitch
Ten early predictions for what Nintendo will announce at E3 2018, Switch's current status with third-party partnerships and ports, Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII may skip its campaign and add a battle royale mode, a new Castlevania game on mobile, and more! The post Early Nintendo E3 2018…
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The PowerSwitch – How to Improve the Nintendo World Championships – Episode 39
Five ways to improve the Nintendo World Championships, AAA console games start to show the worst of lootboxes and microtransactions, PlayStation VR gets a model update, playing Metroid: Samus Returns, the month in game releases for October 2017, and more! The post The PowerSwitch – How to Improve...
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The PowerSwitch – The Fight for Battle Royale with Max Roberts – Episode 38
Max Roberts from Model Citizens Media joins the show to discuss the feud between PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds and Fortnite Battle Royale, PlayStation's TGS 2017, Apple's securing of Sky as an exclusive, Bruce Straley's departure from Naughty Dog, Nintendo Switch's lucky charm featuring Satoru...
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The PowerSwitch – Grading the Nintendo Direct for Fall 2017
Switch and 3DS games for Fall 2017 are highlighted in a new Nintendo Direct, Bethesda shows a strong commitment to Nintendo, Super Mario Odyssey has another strong showing, Project Octopath Traveler returns from the reveal event, and more! The post The PowerSwitch – Grading the Nintendo Direct…
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The PowerSwitch – Game Skill VS Game Critique – Episode 37
Dean Takahashi's play session of Cuphead raises questions about a journalist's required game skill, Campo Santo brings DMCA into the Pewdiepie racial slur controversy, recapping the Nindie Showcase for Summer 2017, PlayStation Plus free games for September 2017, and more! The post The PowerSwitch…
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The PowerSwitch – The State of the Xbox One – Episode 36
The state of the Xbox One following Gamescom 2017, SNES Classic preorders go live overnight, Polygon's piece on crunch spurs industry discussion, Gamestop explores a used games subscription program, Xbox Live Gold games for September 2017, and more! The post The PowerSwitch – The State of the…
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The PowerSwitch – The Hellblade Permadeath Perils with Matt Zawodniak – Episode 35
Matt Zawodniak joins the show to discuss the question of permadeath's existence in Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice raises concerns about creativity in games, Middle-earth: Shadow of War adds microtransactions, No Man's Sky publishes a massive update one year after launch, and more! The post The...
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The PowerSwitch – Best Game Soundtracks from 2006-2013 – Episode 34
The top ten video game soundtracks from 2006-2013, new Persona spinoff games are announced, Gamestop will be open on Thanksgiving Day, the WNBA finally gets some video game representation, Splatoon 2's ketchup vs mayonnaise Splatfest, and more! The post The PowerSwitch – Best Game Soundtracks…
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The PowerSwitch – Starting a Games Media Career with Logan Moore – Episode 33
Logan Moore from DualShockers and Model Citizens Media joins the show to discuss Nintendo's financial rebound with the Switch, PlayStation Plus' and Xbox Live Gold's free games for August 2017, Walmart's cancellations of SNES Classic preorders, and more! The post The PowerSwitch – Starting a…
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The PowerSwitch – Telltale’s Plans for 2018 – Episode 32
Telltale Games announces new projects for 2018, Evo 2017 results, Kingdom Hearts III highlights the D23 Expo's games panel, Pokémon GO introduces legendary creatures, Nintendo's online smartphone app fails to impress, and more! The post The PowerSwitch – Telltale’s Plans for 2018 – Episode 32...
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The PowerSwitch – The Best Games Halfway Through 2017 – Episode 31
The potential candidates for Game of the Year through the first half of 2017, challengers for those spots in the second half of the year, SNES Classic announced, SGDQ 2017 raises $1.76 million for charity, Splatoon 2 Direct, and more! The post The PowerSwitch – The Best Games Halfway Through 2017…
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The PowerSwitch – The One VR Game to Play in 2017 – Episode 30
The one game that must be experienced in virtual reality in 2017, who won E3 2017, gripes with Nintendo's E3 spotlight, the best deals to splurge on in Steam's summer sale, and more! The post The PowerSwitch – The One VR Game to Play in 2017 – Episode 30 appeared first on Rhymes With Asia.
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The PowerSwitch – E3 2017 Final Thoughts with DQP – Episode 29
DQP is our guest as the winner of the E3 2017 Yes/No contest, a summation of our thoughts regarding each E3 2017 press conference, the games shown at the expo that we are most excited about, DQP's top five favorite games of all time, and more! The post The PowerSwitch – E3 2017 Final Thoughts…
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The PowerSwitch – Grading the Nintendo E3 2017 Spotlight
Nintendo takes the stage at E3 2017, our immediate post-show grades, excitement for Metroid Prime 4, a live reaction to Metroid: Samus Returns, improvement of Switch's holiday 2017 positioning, anxiousness for a follow-up Direct, and more The post The PowerSwitch – Grading the Nintendo E3 2017...
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The PowerSwitch – Grading the Sony E3 2017 Press Conference
Sony takes the stage at E3 2017, our immediate late-night post-show grades, Marvel's Spider-Man amazes in its first gameplay demo, Sony's rapid-fire presentation style underwhelms in several areas, and more! The post The PowerSwitch – Grading the Sony E3 2017 Press Conference appeared first on...
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The PowerSwitch – Grading the Ubisoft E3 2017 Press Conference
Ubisoft takes the stage at E3 2017, our immediate post-show grades, Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle brings Shigeru Miyamoto on stage, the trend of pirate games continues with Skull & Bones, Ubisoft shows further support for Nintendo Switch and toys to life, and more The post The PowerSwitch –...
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The PowerSwitch – Grading the Bethesda E3 2017 Press Conference
Scott White from Dashing Nerds joins the podcast as Bethesda takes the stage at E3 2017, our immediate late-night post-show grades, Doom and Fallout 4 VR, Skyrim on Switch gets an infusion of The Legend of Zelda, Dishonored: Death of the Outsider, and more The post The PowerSwitch – Grading the...
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The PowerSwitch – Grading the Microsoft E3 2017 Press Conference
Microsoft takes the stage at E3 2017, our immediate post-show grades, Project Scorpio receives its final name as Xbox One X, Minecraft unites its player base, Cuphead finally has a release date, looking at the artistic style of Microsoft's revealed games, and more! The post The PowerSwitch –...
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The PowerSwitch – Grading the EA E3 2017 Press Conference
EA takes the stage at E3 2017, our immediate post-show grades, Star Wars Battlefront II dominates the press conference with mixed reactions to an extended gameplay demo, Need for Speed Payback is like a Michael Bay-directed Fast and Furious movie, and more! The post The PowerSwitch – Grading the…
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The PowerSwitch – E3 2017 Predictions – Episode 28
Looking to the future with E3 2017 predictions, what the name of Project Scorpio will end up being, if we will see any more of The Last of Us: Part II, whether or not Nintendo's Virtual Console plans for Switch are already in trouble, and more! The post The PowerSwitch – E3 2017 Predictions –...
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The PowerSwitch – Far Cry 5 and the Cult of Sad Takes – Episode 27
Far Cry 5 has been revealed and its American setting brings out the worst hot take opinions, What Remains of Edith Finch surprises as one of this year's top indie games, first impressions of the ARMS Global Testpunch, and more! The post The PowerSwitch – Far Cry 5 and the Cult of Sad Takes –...
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The PowerSwitch – Comparing Live Game Presentations – Episode 26
A Nintendo Direct about ARMS and a show highlighting the first gameplay footage from Destiny 2 provide examples of live game presentations in today's industry, why Destiny 2 doesn't need to be on Nintendo Switch, ARMS' flexible control schemes, and more! The post The PowerSwitch – Comparing Live...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Why has the video game industry never found its own call-in talk radio show? Podcast veteran Peter Spezia applies the popular format to the interactive medium of games, focusing on the latest video game news and trends. With the call-in setup, anyone can participate and add their voice to the conversation, using the Discord app at http://rhymeswithasia.com/call/. The PowerSwitch. Switch Up - Call In - Game On.
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