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126: Diablo 4 and Summer Games Fest 2023
This week I've been playing Diablo 4 and Street Fighter 6. We've also kicked off the summer of games with Summer Games Fest this week giving up a heads up about the future of video games. Today I'm going to round up all the latest news from the Summer of Games, plus reviews of two of the biggest games of 2023. 00:00 Introduction 03:20 Diablo 4 12:19 Street Fighter 6 20:42 Charts 21:58 Summer Game Fest 31:51 Day of the Devs 39:42 Coming soon RELATED LINKSSupport This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogamesCheck out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQRate & Review the podcasthttps://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogamesMore ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-gameshttps://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogamesMusic by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
125: Tears of the Kingdom and PlayStation Showcase Roundup
This week I've been playing a lot of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, and I've been getting lost in Hyrule. Also this week I'm going to round up the PlayStation showcase from this past week, plus we've got all the latest news, plus a new game from Bungie to talk about. LINKS https://www.gamesindustry.biz/european-commission-approves-microsoft-activision-blizzard-deal https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/05/10/hollow-knight-silksong-delayed https://www.eurogamer.net/overwatch-2s-long-promised-flagship-pve-mode-has-been-scrapped https://www.eurogamer.net/everything-announced-in-sonys-playstation-showcase https://www.bungie.net/7/en/News/article/slrecap RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcasthttps://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-gameshttps://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
124: Resident Evil 4 Remake and Dredge
This week I've been checking out Resident Evil 4, a fantastic new remake from Capcom. Continuing the horror-theme I've also been playing Dredge, a great new indy game that blends fishing and horror. We had a couple of showcases this week with Nintendo's Indy World, plus Street Fighter 6, and the Tears of the Kingdom final story trailer, which was a blockbuster. 00:00 Introduction 03:28 Resident Evil 4 Remake review 11:11 Dredge review 16:33 Indy World Showcase Roundup 23:40 Charts 24:52 Street Fighter 6 Showcase 30:17 Tears of the Kingdom Final Trailer Analysis 38:01 Bungie bans content creator for leaks 43:36 Coming Soon Links Indy World Showcase Round Up https://www.eurogamer.net/everything-featured-in-todays-nintendo-indie-world-showcase Street Fighter 6 DLC characters https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/04/20/street-fighter-6-reveals-first-year-dlc-characters SF6 World Tour detailed https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/04/20/street-fighter-6s-wacky-single-player-world-tour-mode-detailed SF6 Demo Out today https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/04/20/street-fighter-6-demo-out-today-on-playstation-other-platforms-next-week RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcasthttps://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-gameshttps://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
123: Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and Tchia
This week I've been checking out Tchia, a new indie platform adventure game. I've also been getting very hyped for Tears of the Kingdom, and Nintendo showed off some gameplay for the first time. I also managed to play some of the Diablo IV beta, and I'll bring you my hands-on impressions of that later on. 00:00 Introduction 03:59 Zelda Tears of the Kingdom gameplay analysis 19:08 Link's Awakening review 26:36 Tchia review 30:42 Charts 32:24 Diablo IV Beta 38:21 Destiny 2 News Roundup 45:48 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcasthttps://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-gameshttps://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
122: Metroid Prime and Dead Cells Return to Castlevania
This week I've been catching up on some classic Metroid releases including Metroid Prime and Metroid Fusion, both recently added to Nintendo Switch. I've also been played the latest Dead Cells Return to Castlevania DLC, plus I'm going to be looking why Lightfall's story in Destiny 2 felt very out of place. 00:00 Intro 03:40 Metroid Prime Remastered 10:26 Dead Cells Return to Castlevania 15:43 Charts 17:01 Metroid Fusion 23:37 Game Boy and Game Boy Advance on Nintendo Switch Online 31:27 Why Bungie changed plans for Lightfall and The Final Shape 39:08 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcasthttps://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
121: Destiny 2 Lightfall and Starfield's Release Date
This week I've been playing a lot of Destiny 2, given the new Lightfall expansion is out. Today I'll run through my first impressions of Lightfall, the campaign, post-campaign and quality of life improvements. I'll also round up the latest gaming news including a release date and showcase for Starfield. 00:00 Introduction 02:46 Destiny 2 Lightfall first impressions 12:46 What went wrong with the story in Lightfall? 24:46 Charts 25:52 News Roundup 31:52 Everything we know about Starfield 42:46 Coming soon Sources https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/03/08/starfield-blasts-off-in-september https://www.eurogamer.net/microsoft-confirms-this-years-xbox-games-showcase-airing-11th-june https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/03/03/square-enix-president-yosuke-matsuda-is-stepping-down https://www.gameinformer.com/2023/03/09/resident-evil-4-demo-available-today https://www.eurogamer.net/resident-evil-4-remake-demo-has-a-secret-ultra-hard-mode RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
120: Wild Hearts, Atomic Heart & State of Play
This week I've been playing the monster-hunting game called Wild Hearts from Koei Tecmo and EA. I've also been checking out Atomic Heart, plus we had a State of Play from Sony. We've had some big news related to EA, with some big players pulling out, plus I'm looking forward to Destiny 2 Lightfall coming next week. 00:00 Introduction 03:09 Wild Hearts review 12:02 State of Play Roundup 17:21 Charts 18:29 Atomic Heart review 25:05 Nintendo out of E3 33:02 Destiny 2 Lightfall QOL updates 41:53 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
119: Nintendo Direct and Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
This week we've had big Nintendo news with the latest Nintendo Direct including a new Zelda trailer, Pikmin 4 news, plus loads of demos and Metroid Prime! Today I'm going to round up all the biggest news from Nintendo, including Kirby Return to Dreamland, Octopath Traveller 2 and more. I'll also be bringing you my thoughts on A Space for the Unbound, plus rounding up some of the best demos from Steam's Next Fest 2023. 00:00 Introduction 03:03 Nintendo Direct headlines 11:29 Tears of the Kingdom trailer analysis 23:38 Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe 27:33 Charts 28:33 Octopath Traveler II 33:32 A Space for the Unbound 37:30 Steam's Next Fest Roundup 43:06 Live service games get shutdown 49:53 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
118: Hi-Fi Rush and Goldeneye 007
This week I've been checking out Hi-Fi Rush, a surprise new game coming from Tango Gameworks this week. Goldeneye also made it's long, awaited returning, plus it has online multiplayer too, so I'll be checking that out. I'll also recap the Xbox Developer Direct which was held earlier this week, letting us know of some major titles coming to Xbox in the first half of 2023 00:00 Introduction 03:38 Hi-Fi Rush first impressions 08:27 Goldeneye 007 review 15:05 Xbox Developer Direct Roundup 22:32 Charts 23:58 Sea of Stars - One to watch in 2023 27:52 Fortnite Chapter 4 32:50 Destiny 2 Year 5 review 49:37 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
117: Need for Speed Unbound and Diablo IV
This week I've been checking out Need for Speed Unbound a racing game from Criterion and EA. I've been going back to some games I missed or fell off from including Hitman 3, plus getting back into Elden Ring. I'm also looking ahead to Diablo IV, which arrives later in June, as well as looking at a short history of secrets in Destiny 2. 00:00 Introduction 03:41 Need for Speed Unbound 10:05 Diablo IV - One to watch in 2023 18:52 Hitman 3 review 25:36 Charts 27:04 Elden Ring revisited 33:19 The Secrets of Destiny 2 45:58 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
116: Most Anticipated Games of 2023 and Case of the Golden Idol
This week I've been looking ahead to 2023, and today I'm going to go through my most anticipated games of 2023, plus a few gaming predicitios. I've also been playing The Case of the Golden Idol, plus checking out for Forspoken Demo from Square Enix. All that plus we have one of the best seasons in Destiny 2 all year with Season of the Seraph, and today I'm going to unpack it all. 00:00 Introduction 03:31 Most anticipated games of 2023 14:53 2023 video game predictions 24:19 Forspoken Demo first impressions 27:36 Charts 28:36 Case of the Golden Idol 33:29 Destiny 2 Season of the Seraph thoughts... 43:26 Games coming soon 43:57 Outro RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
115: Game of the Year 2022 and Street Fighter 6 Beta
This week I've been playing the Street Fighter 6 closed beta, plus Return to Monkey Island. Today I'll be going through all the news from the Game Awards 2022, the biggest announcements, plus I'll be revealing my Game of the Year for 2022, and rounding up the biggest news from 2022 too. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
114: Pokemon Scarlet, Pentiment and Somerville
This week I've been playing Pokemon Scarlet, a technical mess of a game, that still manages to bring the Pokemon magic. I've also been playing Pentiment from Obsidian, in this 16th-century narrative adventure. Season of Plunder is finishing in Destiny 2, so I'll bring you my thoughts on the current state of the game, plus I've been playing Somerville too. 00:00 Introduction 04:06 Pokemon Scarlet review 15:23 Pentiment review 21:07 Somerville review 25:03 Charts 26:09 Latest Video Game News 34:19 Season of Plunder review (Destiny 2) 46:44 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
113: God of War Ragnorok, The Entropy Center and Game Awards 2022 Nominations
This week I've been playing God of War Ragnorok. It's finally time to jump into one of the biggest games of the year, and it does not disappoint. I've also been playing The Entropy Center, plus I'll be rounding up all the news from The Game Award Nominations and Nintendo's latest indie world showcase. I'm also going to be putting together a list of recommended games for new Xbox owners. 00:00 Introduction 05:19 God of War Ragnorok review 17:06 Game Awards 2022 Nominations 26:00 10 games to try for new Xbox owners 35:10 All platform charts 36:18 Nintendo Indie World Showcase November 2022 43:33 The Entropy Centre review 47:42 Destiny 2 Season 19 preview 56:27 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
112: Persona 5 Royal, Signalis and Marvel Snap
This week I've been playing Persona 5 Royal, since it's recently come to Xbox Game Pass. I've also been checking out Signalis, Marvel Snap and Wilfrost too. Finally, I've been back to one of my favourite games of all time with the Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past. It's a jammed packed show, full of recent games, classic games and hidden gems. 00:00 Introduction 05:06 Persona 5 Royal review 13:05 Signalis review 18:27 PSVR2 price and date 22:48 Charts 23:54 Marvel Snap review 31:36 Wildfrost first impressions 36:15 The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past review 46:42 Games Coming Soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
111: Plague Tale Requiem and Scorn plus Silent Hill returns
This week I've been playing A Plague Tale: Requiem, where Hugo and Amacia take on the Black Death. I've also been getting ready for Halloween by checking out Scorn, plus we've had showcases from the Silent Hill team and Resident Evil too. All that plus I'll be saying goodbye to Google Stadia, plus checking in on the state of seasonal events in Destiny 2. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:42 A Plague Tale Requiem review 09:34 Scorn review 15:30 Silent Hill returns 21:02 Charts 22:45 Goodbye Google Stadia 31:47 Resident Evil Showcase 35:52 Festival of the Lost and the State of Seasonal Events in Destiny 2 45:07 Games coming soon Google Stadia Shutting Down https://www.polygon.com/23378721/google-stadia-shutting-down Stadia shutdown shocked developers https://www.theverge.com/2022/9/30/23381106/google-stadia-shutdown-shocked-developers-too Resident Evil https://kotaku.com/resident-evil-showcase-october-re4-remake-village-dlc-1849684286 Silent Hill https://www.eurogamer.net/silent-hill-is-back-but-is-it-too-much-too-soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
110: Overwatch 2 plus New Witcher and Cyberpunk games announced
This week I've been playing Overwatch 2, the new iteration on Overwatch from Blizzard. I've also been diving deep into the nostalgia zone with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Cowabunga Collection, plus checking out a brand new point and click adventure in the Excavation of Hob's Barrow, which is perfect for spooky season. CD Projekt also announced some VERY ambitious plans this week regarding Witcher and Cybperpunk sequels. 00:00 Introduction 04:41 Overwatch 2 review 16:02 TMNT The Cowabunga Collection review 24:51 CD Projeckt Red Announces New Witcher and Cyberpunk Games https://www.polygon.com/23389053/cyberpunk-witcher-sequels-cd-projekt-analysis 31:59 All platform charts 33:22 Problems with Destiny 2 right now 42:53 The Excavation of Hobs Barrow review 50:35 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
109: The Last Of Us Part 1, GTA VI Leaks and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
This week I've been playing The Last Of Us Part 1, the remake of the hit first game in The Last Of Us series. There has also been a ton of news over the past few weeks, with GTA VI getting leaked, then Nintendo and Sony having major showcases, so there's plenty of news to catch up on. I'll go through all of that plus break down the new Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Trailer. 00:00 Introduction 03:24 The Last Of Us Part 1 review 12:13 GTAVI leaks 19:46 Sony State of Play 23:22 Charts 24:34 Nintendo Direct 32:11 Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trailer breakdown 44:53 Coming soon Links https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-state-of-play-september-2022-everything-announced https://www.ign.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-6-leaks-everything-thats-happened-so-far https://www.eurogamer.net/everything-in-todays-nintendo-direct RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
108: Rollerdrome, Midnight Fight Express and What's Next For Destiny 2
This week I've been playing Rollerdrome, plus checking out the latest Pirate-themed season in Destiny 2 called Season of Plunder. Bungie was also back letting us know what's coming next in their big expansion in 2023, and that's Lightfall, and I'll round up everything we know about what's next for Destiny 2 later on. All that plus Midnight Fight Express, Tinykin and GamesCom news. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:30 Rollerdrome review 09:37 What's next for Destiny 2? 18:23 Destiny 2 Season of Plunder first impressions 28:24 Charts 29:33 GamesCom 2022 ONL Roundup 35:18 Midnight Fight Express review 40:09 Tinykin review 45:13 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
107: God of War, Rumbleverse and Splatoon 3
This week I've been having a look back at God of War, given we have God of War Ragnorok coming in only a few short months. I've also been checking out Rumbleverse, the new wrestling battle royale from Iron Galaxy. I've also been checking out Two Point Campus and the new Mario Kart DLC Wave 2 from Nintendo, so it's a busy show, let's get to it. 00:00 Intro 04:15 God of war 12:53 God of War Ragnorok 22:02 Splatoon 3 27:40 All platform charts 28:47 Rumbleverse 35:51 Two Point Campus 40:39 Mario Kart DLC Wave 2 45:06 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Cheat maker fires back at Bungie, Plus Dragonball Z coming to Fortnite | News Roundup
It's the 14th of August 2022, so let's get into the news. 0:00 Introduction 0:22 Cheat maker fires back at Bungie 2:26 MultiVersus Season 1 4:51 Dragonball Z in Fortnite 5:53 Genshin Impact 3.0 7:47 More delays (Metal Slug Tactics and Hogwarts Legacy) Cheat maker fires back at Bungie after Destiny 2 copyright infringement case https://www.eurogamer.net/cheat-maker-fires-back-at-bungie-after-destiny-2-copyright-infringement-case Season 1 Of MultiVersus Begins Next Week, Morty Joins The Roster Later https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/12/update-season-1-of-multiversus-begins-next-week-morty-joins-the-roster-later Something Dragon Ball Z-Related Hits The Game Next Week https://www.gameinformer.com/psa/2022/08/11/fortnite-something-dragon-ball-z-related-hits-the-game-next-week Here's Genshin Impact's 3.0 update release date https://www.eurogamer.net/heres-genshin-impacts-30-update-release-date Metal Slug Tactics Will Now Mobilize In 2023 https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/11/metal-slug-tactics-will-now-mobilize-in-2023 Hogwarts Legacy Delayed To February 2023 https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/08/12/hogwarts-legacy-delayed-to-february-2023 RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
106: Multiversus, Fortnite, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
This week I've been checking out Multiversus, the new free-to-play character fighter from Warner Bros. The Pokemon Company showed off more of Scarlet and Violet, plus I'll be rounding up everything we saw from Annapurna in their recent showcase. I've also been going back to my classic game collection and checking out Zelda II The Adventure of Link on the NES, plus rounding up everything Nintendo has said about Breath of the Wild 2. All that plus I've been checking out Fortnite No Build Mode. 00:00 Intro 04:06 Multiversus review 11:23 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - One to watch 16:57 Annapurna Showcase Roundup 21:30 All platform charts 23:17 Zelda II: The Adventure of Link review 34:14 Everything Nintendo said about BOTW2 44 :29 Fortnite No Build Mode 40:22 Games coming soon 51:43 Outro RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Star Wars Knight of the Old Republic Remake on hold, Mario Kart DLC, PSVR2 | News Roundup
It's the 2nd August, so let's get into the news. Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake On Hold https://www.gameinformer.com/report/2022/07/26/report-star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-remake-on-hold Latest Mario Kart 8 DLC backs up earlier leak on platform origins of future tracks https://www.eurogamer.net/latest-mario-kart-8-dlc-lends-credence-to-earlier-leak-revealing-platform-origins-of-future-tracks PlayStation VR2 See-Through View And Other Features Detailed In New Blog Post https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/07/26/playstation-vr2-see-through-view-and-other-features-detailed-in-new-blog-post Xbox "encouraged" console wars to drive competition, former exec says https://www.eurogamer.net/xbox-encouraged-console-wars-to-drive-competition-former-exec-says Eight Yakuza Games Come To PlayStation Plus Starting Next Month https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/07/28/eight-yakuza-games-come-to-playstation-plus-starting-next-month RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
105: Stray, Cuphead Delicious Last Course and Live A Live
This week I've been checking out Stray, the new cyberpunk cat game from BlueTwelve Studio. I've also been checking out the remake of Live A Live from Square Enix. Cuphead is also back with it's Delicious Last Course, plus I've been washing down vans and paks in PowerWash Simulator. All that plus looking ahead to the best indies coming in 2022. 00:00 Intro 04:08 Stray review 11:22 Cuphead Delicious Last Course review 17:49 Live A Live First Impressions 21:51 All platform charts 23:18 PowerWash Simulator review 28:48 Top Indies to watch in 2022 34:33 News Roundup 42:04 Games coming soon 43:00 Outro RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
104: Neon White, Steam Deck and Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase
This week I've been playing the new speed-running FPS Neon White, one of the hottest games out there at the moment. I've also been checking out the latest Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase, and gathering all the info we have about Breath of the Wild 2. All that plus I've been checking out some great indie games, and I got my heads on my new Steam Deck, so I'll bring you my review of that later in the show. 00:00 Intro 03:29 Neon White review 10:11 Nintendo Direct Mini June 2022 15:25 Everything we know about Breath of the Wild 2 26:53 All platform charts 28:48 Steam Deck review 37:34 Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising review 43:22 Loot River review 47:36 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
New Nintendo Direct Coming This Week & FromSoftware's Next Game | News Roundup
It's the 26th June 2022, so let's get into the news. Rumor: Massive Grand Theft Auto 6 Leak Reveals Surprising Setting, Story Details, and More https://gamerant.com/grand-theft-auto-6-location-release-date-story-gameplay-leak/ Rumour has it another Nintendo Direct is coming next week https://www.eurogamer.net/rumour-has-it-another-nintendo-direct-is-coming-next-week From Software's Miyazaki Says Next Project In Final Stages, Elden Ring 2 Not Ruled Out https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/06/24/from-softwares-miyazaki-says-next-project-in-final-stages-elden-ring-2-not-ruled-out Final Fantasy 16 will not have an open world https://www.eurogamer.net/final-fantasy-16-will-not-have-an-open-world A Plague Tale: Requiem Gets October Release Date And 10-Minute Gameplay Demo https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/06/23/a-plague-tale-requiem-gets-october-release-date-and-10-minute-gameplay-demo PlayStation latest company to skip Gamescom 2022 https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-latest-company-to-skip-gamescom-2022 RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
103: Mario Strikers Battle League, TMNT, V Rising and Ten Games To Get Excited About
This week I've been playing Mario Strikers Battle League Football. I've also been checking out Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredders Revenge, plus the Vampire Survival game V Rising and the new game from Wadjet Eye Games, Old Skies. As well as the games, I've also been checking out Summer Games Fest and noting down some of the best games we should get excited about, so I'll bring you ten of the best later in the show. 00:00 Intro 03:05 Mario Strikers Battle League Football 10:04 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredders Revenge 17:38 All platform charts 19:41 Ten games from Summer Games Fest to get excited about 30:31 V Rising first impressions 37:23 Old Skies first impressions 41:19 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Starfield Gameplay, Kojima, Diablo IV, Overwatch 2, Riot Games | Xbox & Bethesda News Roundup
It's the 12th June 2022, so let's get into the news. Starfield gameplay first look https://www.eurogamer.net/first-look-at-starfield-gameplay Kojima working on an Xbox Game https://www.polygon.com/23164776/hideo-kojima-productions-xbox-game Overwatch 2 launches free to play multiplayer October 4th 2022 https://www.eurogamer.net/overwatch-2-launches-as-a-free-to-play-early-access-title-in-october New Hollow Knight Silksong trailer at Xbox Showcase https://www.gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2022/06/12/play-hollow-knight-silksong-on-day-one-with-xbox-game-pass Riot Games Join Xbox Game Pass https://www.eurogamer.net/riot-portfolio-joins-xbox-game-pass-for-pc-and-mobile Diablo 4 launches 2023 and you can sign up for the beta now https://www.gameinformer.com/xbox-games-showcase/2022/06/12/diablo-ivs-fifth-class-is-the-necromancer-see-it-in-action RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
102: Sony State of Play June 2022 Roundup and Rogue Legacy 2
This week I've been playing Rogue Legacy 2, and also diving into the new season of Halo Infinite. Sony kicked off the Summer Games Fest with their State of Play, plus I've been checking out some very cool indy games with Citizen Sleeper and Ghost on the Shore. All that plus I'm looking back at the best games of 2022 so far. 00:00 Intro 02:48 Sony State of Play June 2022 Roundup 09:29 Rogue Legacy 2 review 14:55 Citizen Sleeper review 19:13 All platform charts 20:27 Ghost on the Shore review 24:36 Best games of 2022 so far... 38:43 Halo Infinite Season 2 First Impressions RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Announced, Plus NEW State Of Play Coming This Week
It's the 29th May 2022, so let's get into the news. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Continues Cal Kestis' Quest In 2023 https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/05/27/star-wars-jedi-survivor-continues-cal-kestis-quest-in-2023 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords comes to Switch next month https://www.eurogamer.net/star-wars-knights-of-the-old-republic-2-the-sith-lords-comes-to-switch-next-month PlayStation State of Play set for 2nd June https://www.eurogamer.net/playstation-state-of-play-set-for-2nd-june God of War, Horizon, And Gran Turismo TV Shows Are In Development https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/05/26/god-of-war-horizon-and-gran-turismo-tv-shows-are-in-development Test out Mario Strikers: Battle League Football's online battles in new demo https://www.eurogamer.net/test-out-mario-strikers-battle-league-footballs-online-battles-in-new-demo RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
101: Nintendo Switch Sports, Trek To Yomi and We'll Always Have Paris
This week I've been playing Nintendo Switch Sports, the new motion-centric game from Nintendo, which is the follow up to wildly successful Wii Sports series. I've also been checking out Xenoblade Chronicles, getting ready for the third game coming out later in the summer. All that plus Trek to Yomi and We'll Always Have Paris, there's plenty to look forward to this week. 00:00 Intro 02:45 Nintendo Switch Sports review 09:57 Trek To Yomi review 14:26 Mario Strikers Battle League Football - One to Watch for 2022 21:16 All platform charts 22:55 Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition review 32:36 We'll Always Have Paris review 36:50 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
100: Weird West, Norco and The Best Games from 100 Podcast Episodes
This week I've been playing Weird West, plus also been getting into Norco, a new point and click adventure game. Also, given it's the 100 episode special, I'm going to look back on some of the best games from the last 100 episodes, and count down some of my favourites. 00:00 Intro 02:40 Weird West review 10:05 Norco review 14:06 All platform charts 15:25 Best games from first 100 episodes of the podcast 26:36 Returnal Ascension DLC review 31:58 Primordia review 36:11 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Cyberpunk 2077 Expansion Coming, Among US VR and Hello Games Next Project | News Roundup
It's the 18th of April 2022, so let's get into the news. Cyberpunk 2077 expansion will launch next year - and more DLC is in the works https://www.eurogamer.net/cyberpunk-2077s-paid-story-expansion-will-launch-next-year-and-more-dlc-is-in-the-works Lost Ark Receives Its First New Subclass Soon, The Glaivier https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/04/14/lost-ark-receives-its-first-new-subclass-soon-the-glaivier It looks like Among Us VR may release in December https://www.eurogamer.net/it-looks-like-among-us-vr-may-release-in-december Hello Games' Next Ambitious Project Won't Be A No Man's Sky Sequel, Outlaws Update Launches Tomorrow https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/04/13/hello-games-next-ambitious-project-wont-be-a-no-mans-sky-sequel-outlaws-update-launches Halo Infinite's Steam player count falls below Halo: The Master Chief Collection for first time https://www.eurogamer.net/halo-infinites-player-count-falls-below-halo-the-master-chief-collection-for-the-first-time RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
Halo Infinite Season 2: Lone Wolves, Kingdom Hearts 4 Announced Plus BAFTA Games Results
It's the 10th of April 2022, so let's get into the news. Halo Infinite Season 2: Lone Wolves Trailer Released, Features First Look At New Maps https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/04/08/halo-infinite-season-2-lone-wolves-trailer-released-features-first-look-at-new-maps Kingdom Hearts 4 is officially on the way https://www.eurogamer.net/kingdom-hearts-4-is-officially-on-the-way Returnal wins big at this year's BAFTA Games Awards https://www.eurogamer.net/returnal-wins-big-at-this-years-bafta-games-awards Metroid Dread boss rush modes now available https://www.eurogamer.net/metroid-dread-boss-rush-modes-now-available Mario Golf, The Classic Nintendo 64 Sports Game, Comes To Switch This Month https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/04/07/mario-golf-the-classic-nintendo-64-sports-game-comes-to-switch-this-month RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
99: Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Mario Kart DLC and Breath of the Wild 2 Delayed
This week I've been playing Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC, as the first wave of new tracks has been released. We've also had some HUGE news this week with a PlayStation Plus revamp, Breath of the Wild 2 news, and E3 has been completely cancelled. 00:00 Introduction 03:40 PlayStation Plus Revamp 07:12 Breath of the Wild 2 Delayed! 09:01 E3 2022 is off... 11:26 Kirby and the Forgotten Land review 19:52 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Wave 1 review 25:00 Charts 26:18 The Cycle Frontier First Impressions 32:54 Nightmare Reaper 37:18 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
New Witcher Game In Development, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed and Returnal DLC | News Roundup
It's the 27th March 2022, so let's get into the news. CD Projekt Red Announces New Witcher Game, Will Be Made In Unreal Engine 5 https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/03/21/cd-projekt-red-announces-new-witcher-game-will-be-made-in-unreal-engine-5 CD Projekt Red confirms new Witcher medallion is a lynx https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-03-23-cd-projekt-red-confirms-new-witcher-medallion-is-a-lynx Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed Is A New 4v1 Multiplayer Title By The Makers Of Predator: Hunting Grounds https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/03/22/ghostbusters-spirits-unleashed-is-a-new-4v1-multiplayer-title-by-the-makers-of-predator Returnal's Ascension Update, Which Adds CoOp And A New Challenge Tower, Is Now Live https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/03/22/returnals-ascension-update-which-adds-co-op-and-a-new-challenge-tower-is-now-live RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
98: Tunic, Vampire Survivors, F-Zero X and State of Play Roundups
This week I've been playing Tunic, a new isometric Zelda-Souls-like. I've also been checking out another breakout indie hit from 2022 called Vampire Survivors, plus I've been getting all nostalgic with F-Zero X on Nintendo Switch Online. The big releases keep on coming too, and this week I'm looking ahead to Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, which comes out at the end of the month... Plus rounding up all the latest news from Sony from their recent State of Play showcases. 00:00 Introduction 04:27 Tunic review 11:50 State of Play Roundups 16:42 All platform charts 18:09 Tiny Tina's Wonderlands - One to watch 24:47 F-Zero X review 29:48 Vampire Survivors review 35:05 Games Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
97. Elden Ring and Destiny 2 The Witch Queen
This week I've been playing a whole load of Destiny 2's The Witch Queen DLC, finding out all the secrets of the Throne World and checking out the latest expansion that Bungie has to offer. I've also been exploring the Lands Between in Elden Ring from developer FromSoftware. All that plus we have news of Pokemon Gen 9 coming out later on this year. 00:00 Introduction 03:06 Elden Ring First Impressions 11:56 Elden Ring's impressive launch stats 15:40 Destiny 2 The Witch Queen review-in-progress (no spoilers) 25:41 All platform charts 27:01 Witch Queen Ending Explained plus what's next for Destiny 2 37:06 Pokemon Scarlet and Violet announcement 40:40 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
96. Lost Ark, Sifu and OlliOlli World
This week I've been checking out Lost Ark, a new MMO ARPG from Smilegate and Amazon Game Studios, plus I've been getting thoroughly beaten up in Sifu, a new punishing kung fu beat 'em up. On the lighter side of things I've also been checking out OlliOlliWorld, a new side-scrolling skateboarding game then I've been recording my top ten list of PS5 games out right now 00:00 Intro 03:28 Lost Ark review in progress 12:07 Sifu review 19:35 All platform charts 20:48 OlliOlli World 26:02 Top 10 PS5 Games Out Now (Feb 2022) 38:27 Games Coming Soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Nintendo Direct Roundup, Lost Ark Success, COD Warzone 2 and Sifu | News Roundup
It's the 13th Feb 2022, so let's get into the news. Nintendo Direct Roundup https://www.nintendolife.com/features/round-up-everything-announced-in-the-february-2022-nintendo-direct-every-game-reveal-and-trailer Lost Ark is big https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-12-amazons-new-mmo-lost-ark-already-has-the-fifth-largest-steam-concurrent-record-ever Sifu modes https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-02-12-sifu-may-be-getting-difficulty-modes-after-all Modern Warfare sequel and Warzone coming this year https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/02/11/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-sequel-and-new-warzone-confirmed-for-this-year RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
95. Pokemon Legends Arceus, Sony Buys Bungie Plus Dark Souls Remastered
This week I've been checking out Pokemon Legends Arceus and also I've been training for the upcoming Elden Ring by playing through Dark Souls Remastered. Also this week we had another huge acquisition with Sony buying Bungie. I'll go through all that this week, plus look ahead to Kirby and the Forgotten Land coming soon. 00:00 Introduction 03:26 Pokemon Legends Arceus 15:02 Sony Buys Bungie 26:02 Charts 27:32 Kirby and the Forgotten Land 34:03 Dark Souls Remastered 39:18 Top 10 Games for Nintendo Switch (Feb 2022) 52:32 Games Coming Soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Call Of Duty Stays On PlayStation... For Now, NEW Blizzard Survival Game Announced | News Roundup
It's 31st January 2022, so let's get into the news. Call Of Duty Will Stay On PlayStation For Now, Bloomberg Reports https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/01/25/call-of-duty-will-stay-on-playstation-for-now-bloomberg-reports Respawn Entertainment Currently Developing Multiple Star Wars IPs, Including Next Jedi: Fallen Order Game https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/01/25/respawn-entertainment-currently-developing-multiple-star-wars-ips-including-next-jedi Blizzard is creating a "brand-new survival game" set in a "whole new universe" https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-25-blizzard-is-creating-a-brand-new-survival-game-set-in-a-whole-new-universe Hyper Scape, Ubisoft’s Free-To-Play Battle Royale, To Shut Down This April https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/01/28/hyper-scape-ubisofts-free-to-play-battle-royale-to-shut-down-this-april Rumour suggests there's a new Halo Infinite multiplayer mode in development https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-29-rumour-suggests-theres-a-new-halo-infinite-multiplayer-mode-in-development RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
94. Xbox Acquires Activision Blizzard, Nobody Saves The World and Tales of Arise
This week we've been digesting perhaps the biggest story in gaming history, with Xbox buying Activision-Blizzard. I've also been playing plenty of RPGs recently with Drinkbox's Nobody Saves The World and Tales of Arise. I've also been back to the very start of one of my favourite franchises and beat the original Legend of Zelda. 03:31 Xbox acquires Activision Blizzard 08:09 10 Predictions for what happens next for Microsoft 15:15 Nobody Saves The World review 22:57 All platform charts 24:40 The Legend of Zelda - Classic Replay 33:38 Tales of Arise review 39:53 Shovel Knight Poket Dungeon review 44:04 Coming out soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Take Two buys Zynga for $12.7 BILLION, God of War PC & Steam Deck On Track | News Roundup
It's 16th January 2022, so let's get into the news. Take-Two to buy Zynga for staggering $12.7bn https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-10-gta-publisher-take-two-to-buy-zynga-in-deal-worth-usd12-7bn God of War hits a concurrent peak of almost 60,000 players on Steam in just 24 hours https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-15-god-of-war-hits-a-concurrent-peak-of-almost-60-000-players-on-steam-in-just-24-hours Valve says Steam Deck still on track for a February release https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2022-01-14-valve-says-steam-deck-still-on-track-for-a-february-release Final Fantasy XIV Services Are Coming Back Soon https://www.gameinformer.com/2022/01/14/final-fantasy-xiv-services-are-coming-back-soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
93. 2022 Predictions, Final Fantasy XIV and The Forgotten City
This week I've been playing Final Fantasy XIV having finally taken the jump into the huge MMO over the holiday season. I've also been catching up on my backlog of games with The Forgotten City. Today I'm going to be looking ahead to 2022, looking at my most anticipated games of the year, plus some predictions for the year ahead. 00:00 Intro 03:40 Most Anticipated Games of 2022 19:44 PSVR2 23:42 Final Fantasy XIV 30:54 Charts 31:50 Xbox Game Pass News 33:18 The Forgotten City review 38:22 CrossfireX - One to watch 42:57 2022 Gaming predictions RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Square Enix President Wants NFTs, FREE Games and Great Winter Deals | News Roundup
It's 3rd January 2022, so let's get into the news. Square Enix president knows people who 'play to have fun' dislike NFTs, but he wants them anyway https://www.pcgamer.com/square-enix-president-knows-people-who-play-to-have-fun-dislike-nfts-but-he-wants-them-anyway/ The Tomb Raider Trilogy Is Free On The Epic Games Store https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/30/the-tomb-raider-trilogy-is-free-on-the-epic-games-store Valorant Game Director 'Giving Up The Mantle' To Work On New Project At Riot https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/31/valorant-game-director-giving-up-the-mantle-to-work-on-new-project-at-riot The Steam Winter Sale https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-23-the-steam-winter-sale-is-now-live Witcher season 2 created another big spike in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt players https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/witcher-season-2-created-another-big-spike-in-the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-players/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
92. Game of the Year 2021, Solar Ash, Indie World and The Matrix Awakens
This week I've been playing Solar Ash, the follow up to Hyper Light Drifter from Heart Machine. I've also been checking out the Matrix Awakens, the new Unreal Engine 5 playable demo. The main event today though is The Game of the Year 2021, and I'll be running down my top ten games of the year. 00:00 Introduction 02:25 Solar Ash review 08:50 The Matrix Awakens (Unreal Engine 5) 14:18 All platform charts 15:17 Nintendo Indie World Showcase December 2021 19:36 Game of the Year 2021 RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Final Fantasy XIV Sales Stopped (It's TOO POPULAR), Bungie's Head of HR Steps Down, Plus New Genesis Games for NSO
It's 19th December 2021, so let's get into the news. Final Fantasy 14 is so popular it's been pulled from sale https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-16-final-fantasy-14-is-so-popular-its-been-pulled-from-sale Bungie Head Of HR Steps Down Following Report Of Toxic Workplace Culture At The Studio https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/16/bungie-head-of-hr-steps-down-following-report-of-toxic-workplace-culture-at-the-studio Five New Sega Genesis Games Added To Nintendo Switch Online, Including Altered Beast, ToeJam & Earl, And More https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/17/five-new-sega-genesis-games-added-to-nintendo-switch-online-including-altered-beast Tencent acquires Back 4 Blood developer Turtle Rock Studios https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-17-tencent-acquires-back-4-blood-developer-turtle-rock-studios George R.R. Martin Comments On His Elden Ring Collaboration https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/19/george-rr-martin-comments-on-his-elden-ring-collaboration RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
91. Halo Infinite, Cyberpunk 2077, The Game Awards 2021 and Sifu
This week I've been playing Halo Infinite's Campaign, plus checking out Cyberpunk 2077 one year on from it's release. I'll also be rounding up the Game Awards 2021 in terms of the big winners, plus looking ahead to Sifu and looking back at some of the games you may have missed in 2021. 00:00 Introduction 03:34 Halo Infinite Campaign 12:36 The Game Awards 2021 Roundup 16:25 Charts 17:32 Cyberpunk 2077 review (One Year Later) 27:57 Ten games you may have missed in 2021 37:06 Sifu 43:08 Bungie's 30th Anniversary in Destiny 2 48:55 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Sony Are Making Their Own 'GamePass' Service, Battlefield's New Boss & Halo Playlists | News Roundup
It's 5th December 2021, so let's get into the news. PlayStation Plans New Service to Take On Xbox Game Pass https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-12-03/playstation-plans-new-service-to-take-on-xbox-game-pass Respawn’s Vince Zampella Becomes Head of Battlefield Amidst Wider Franchise Changes That Include Creation Of Battlefield Universe https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/02/respawns-vince-zampella-becomes-head-of-battlefield-amidst-wider-franchise-changes-that Halo Infinite: 343 Industries Is Working To Add Fiesta, SWAT, And Free-For-All Playlists Before End Of Year https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/12/03/halo-infinite-343-industries-is-working-to-add-fiesta-swat-and-free-for-all-playlists Josef Fares' It Takes Two hit by Take-Two claim https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-03-josef-fares-it-takes-two-hit-by-take-two-trademark-claim RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
90. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, It Takes Two and Inscryption
This week I've been playing Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, plus I've been getting stuck into the Halo Infinite Multiplayer that was released just after I recorded the last podcast. I've also been catching up on some of my backlog items and playing through It Takes Two, plus checking out the creepy card game called Inscryption. 00:00 Introduction 03:44 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl review 09:08 Looking forward to... Pokemon Legends: Arceus 15:34 All platform charts 16:59 It Takes Two review 23:15 Inscryption review 28:47 Halo Infinite Multiplayer impressions 37:32 Games coming up soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Halo Infinite MP Success, Plus Rockstar Sorry, Game Awards & Riot's Project L | News Roundup
It's 21st November 2021, so let's get into the news. Halo Infinite Amasses Record-Breaking 270,000 Concurrent Players On Steam https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/11/16/halo-infinite-amasses-record-breaking-270000-concurrent-players-on-steam Halo Infinite's Battle Pass progression will be fixed, 343 promises https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-18-halo-infinites-battle-pass-progression-will-be-fixed-343-promises Rockstar apologises for GTA: Trilogy - Definitive Edition's "unexpected" issues, re-lists classic versions for PC https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-19-rockstar-apologises-for-gta-trilogy-definitive-editions-unexpected-issues-re-lists-classic-versions-for-pc Here Are The Nominees For The Game Awards 2021 https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/11/16/here-are-the-nominees-for-the-game-awards-2021 Riot shares new footage of upcoming 2D fighter, Project L https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-21-riot-shares-new-footage-of-upcoming-2d-fighter-project-l RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
89. Forza Horizon 5, Lost Ark Beta, Age of Empires IV and Early Halo Infinite?
This week I've been playing Forza Horizon 5, the big new release from Playground Games and Microsoft Game Studios. I've also been checking out the Lost Ark closed beta, a new action MMO coming from Korea. I've been playing Ages of Empires 4, plus a load of games on Nintendo Switch Online, plus an indie gem too in Unpacking, a very cathartic game about getting stuff out of boxes. 00:00 Introduction 05:34 Forza Horizon 5 review 12:38 Lost Ark Beta First Impressions 19:52 All platform charts 21:15 Age of Empires 4 review 27:00 Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack review 38:53 Unpacking review 43:03 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Elden Ring Gameplay Overview, How the Halo Infinite battle pass works and FF14 Delay | News Roundup
It's 7th November 2021, so let's get into the news. Elden Ring: 15 Minutes Of Gameplay Showcases Open World Traversal, Boss Fights, And More https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/11/04/elden-ring-15-minutes-of-gameplay-showcases-open-world-traversal-boss-fights-and-more Elden Ring has a 4k "graphic mode" and 60fps "performance mode" on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-06-elden-ring-has-a-4k-graphic-mode-and-60fps-performance-mode-on-ps5-and-xbox-series-x-and-s 343 Industries Details Halo Infinite Battle Pass System, Including How Switching Between Them Will Work https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/11/05/343-industries-details-halo-infinite-battle-pass-system-including-how-switching-between Final Fantasy 14 director blames "my own selfishness" for Endwalker expansion's two-week delay https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-11-06-final-fantasy-14-director-blames-my-own-selfishness-for-endwalker-expansions-two-week-delay RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
88. Back 4 Blood, Wildermyth, Growbot & State of Play Roundup
This week I've been playing Back 4 Blood, the spiritual successor to Left 4 Dead. I've also been checking out the much hyped Wildermyth, a D&D style RPG. I've also been checking out a couple of indie gems in Growbot and Nuclear Blaze, plus I'll recap all the announcements at the recent State of Play from Sony. 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Review and What I've been playing this week 04:38 Back 4 Blood review 10:55 Sony State of Play Roundup 15:58 All Platform Charts 17:04 Wildermyth review 25:24 Growbot review 30:05 Nuclear Blaze review 35:05 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Animal Crossing New Horizons 2.0, Elden Ring Delayed and God Of War coming to PC! News Roundup
It's 24th October 2021, so let's get into the news. Animal Crossing: New Horizons Happy Home Paradise Paid DLC Announced, Launching Next Month https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/10/15/animal-crossing-new-horizons-happy-home-paradise-paid-dlc-announced-launching-next-month Nintendo Switch Online's premium tier service launches this month, costs £35 a year https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-15-nintendo-switch-online-launching-later-this-month-costs-gbp35-a-year Elden Ring Delayed To February, Closed Network Test Announced For November https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/10/18/elden-ring-delayed-to-february-closed-network-test-announced-for-november God of War coming to PC https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-20-god-of-war-coming-to-pc RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
87. Metroid Dread, Castlevania Advanced Collection and Death's Gambit Afterlife
This week I've been playing Metroid Dread, the new 2D Metroid from Nintendo and Mercury Steam. I've also been checking out Castlevania Advanced Collection, and I thought there's no better time to have a Metroidvania special considering these two releases. I'll also be checking out Death's Gambit, plus Guacamelee 2 (which is available on Xbox Game Pass) for those looking for an alternative Metroidvania experience. 00:00 Introduction 03:50 Metroid Dread review 13:29 Nintendo Switch OLED review 18:59 All platform charts 20:12 Castlevania Advanced Collection review 26:47 Death's Gambit Afterlife review 32:52 Guacamelee 2! review 37:25 Coming up soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Sora comes to Smash, Pokemon Arceus is like Monster Hunter and Amazon U-turns on New World promise | News Roundup
It's 10th October 2021, let's get into the news Sora From Kingdom Hearts Is The Final Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighter Joining The Roster https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/10/05/sora-from-kingdom-hearts-is-the-final-smash-bros-ultimate-fighter-joining-the-roster Doom Slayer Makes Smash Bros Ultimate Debut As Mii Fighter DLC https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/10/05/doom-slayer-makes-smash-bros-ultimate-debut-as-mii-fighter-dlc Pokémon Company confirms Monster Hunter-style structure of Pokémon Legends: Arceus https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-09-pokemon-company-confirms-monster-hunter-style-structure-of-pokemon-legends-arceus Amazon faces backlash after New World region transfer U-turn https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-09-amazon-faces-backlash-after-new-world-region-transfer-u-turn Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TWIVG at https://www.manscaped.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
86. Deathloop, New World, Halo Infinite Multiplayer and Kena Bridge of Spirits
This week I've been playing Deathloop, the new time loop action game from Arkane Lyon. I've also been checking out New World from Amazon Game Studios, which was finally released this week. I'll also be reviewing Kena Bridge of Spirits, plus rounding up all the info from the latest Nintendo Direct and bringing you my impressions of the Halo Infinite Multiplayer Flight test. 00:00 Introduction 03:46 Deathloop review 17:51 Nintendo Direct Roundup 25:28 Charts 26:40 New World First Impressions 34:49 Halo Infinite Multiplayer Test 41:37 Kena Bridge of Spirits review 49:19 Coming up soon Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TWIVG at https://www.manscaped.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Apple Bans Fortnite for 5 years, Perfect Dark, Pokemon Unite Launches on Mobiles | News Roundup
It's 26th September 2021, so let's get into the news. Fornite kept off Apple devices for the immediate future https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-22-it-looks-like-apple-wont-be-letting-fortnite-back-on-its-devices-anytime-soon Chris Pratt voices Mario https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/09/23/chris-pratt-voices-mario-in-illuminations-movie-full-cast-revealed Perfect Dark co-developed by Crystal Dynamics https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-24-microsofts-perfect-dark-reboot-will-be-co-developed-by-crystal-dynamics Pokemon Unite on iOS and Android https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/09/21/pokemon-unite-launches-on-ios-and-android-tomorrow-with-cross-play-and-cross-progression Dark Souls 10th Anniversary https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/09/23/dark-souls-just-celebrated-its-tenth-anniversary Get 20% OFF Manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TWIVG at https://www.manscaped.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
85. Psychonauts 2, Song of Iron, Forspoken & PlayStation Showcase Roundup
This week I've been playing Psychonauts 2, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2005 original. I've also been playing Song of Iron, a new indie action platformer from a single indie dev, so look forward to that. I'll also be rounding up the PlayStation showcase plus looking closer at Forspoken. 00:00 Introduction 02:48 Psychonauts 2 review 10:10 Sony PlayStation Showcase Roundup 17:17 All platform charts 18:47 Forspoken -Everything we know... 22:43 Song of Iron review 28:23 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
84. Axiom Verge 2, Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut, Tales of Arise and Destiny 2
This week I've been playing Axiom Verge 2, a sequel to the very successful Metroidvania, Axiom Verge. I've also been checking out Ghost of Tsushima's Directors Cut and the Ike Island Expansion. Fans of the show will know I am a massive Destiny 2 fan, so I'll catch you up on the latest Witch Queen expansion news as well as first impressions of Season of the Lost and finally, I've been checking out Tales of Arise Demo on PS5. 00:00 Introduction 04:06 Axiom Verge 2 10:04 Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut 14:49 All Platform Charts 16:24 Tales of Arise First Impressions 20:41 The Witch Queen DLC reveal 27:10 Destiny 2 Season of the Lost 36:19 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
New Starfield Info, New Metroid Dread Trailer, Plus Halo Infinite XP update | News Roundup
It's 30th August 2021, so let's get into the news. Nintendo Console Designer Leaves Company After Nearly 39 Years https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/08/26/nintendo-console-designer-leaves-company-after-nearly-39-years Metroid Dread trailer reveals an iconic boss https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-27-metroid-dread-trailer-reveals-an-iconic-boss Three New Starfield Videos Show Off More Locations For Bethesda's Space RPG https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/08/27/three-new-starfield-videos-show-off-more-locations-for-bethesdas-space-rpg Halo Infinite battle pass progression tied to challenges - not per-match XP https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-28-halo-infinite-battle-pass-progression-tied-to-challenges-not-per-match-xp RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
83. War For Wakanda, Splitgate, Back 4 Blood Beta and Tribes of Midgard
This week I've been playing Marvel's Avengers War for Wakanda expansion, plus I've been checking out the new first-person shooting taking the world by storm called Splitgate. I managed to check out some of the Back 4 Blood Beta, plus I've been getting into Tribes of Midgard too, plus I have a rare game I didn't like... and that's The Ascent. 00:00 Introduction 04:17 Marvel's Avengers War for Wakanda Expansion 10:31 Splitgate first impressions 17:48 All platform charts 19:04 Tribes of Midgard review 25:30 Back 4 Blood Beta impressions 29:58 The Ascent review 35:26 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Kojima & Abandoned Plus GTA Remakes, Tales Of Arise Demo & Pokemon Presents | News Roundup
It's 15th August 2021, so let's get into the news. Kojima kicks up Abandoned rumours once again https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/08/12/hideo-kojimas-post-on-pts-anniversary-kicks-up-ps5-game-abandoned-rumors-once-more GTA 3, Vice City and San Andreas Remasters in the works https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-12-gta-3-vice-city-and-san-andreas-remasters-reportedly-in-the-works-for-release-this-year Tales of Arise demo next week https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/08/10/new-tales-of-arise-demo-drops-next-week Pokemon Presents coming next week https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-13-pokemon-presents-set-for-next-week Valve releases Introducing Steam Deck video https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-08-14-valve-releases-introducing-steam-deck-video-remembers-its-youtube-channel-exists RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
82: Death's Door, Grime, Halo Infinite and Pokemon Unite
This week I've been playing Death's Door, a new isometric action/adventure indie that's had a terrific launch, plus GRIME, a Metroidvania souls-like. Both are two great indie hits this summer, plus I've also been checking out Pokemon Unite, a new MOBA from The Pokemon Company & Tencent. 00:00 Introduction 03:30 Death's Door 11:30 Pokemon Unite 21:24 Charts 22:32 Halo Infinite 28:25 Grime 35:08 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com/ Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Horizon Forbidden West And Kena Bridge Of Spirits Delayed Plus Halo Spoilers and Outer Wilds DLC! | News Roundup
It's 1st August 2021, so let's get into the news. Horizon Forbiddenm Weest Delayed https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-30-horizon-forbidden-west-reportedly-delayed-into-q1-2022 Kena Bridge of spirits delayed https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/07/28/kena-bridge-of-spirits-release-date-slips-into-september Halo infinite Spoliers https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-31-343-issues-halo-infinite-spoiler-warning-after-unintentionally-including-campaign-files-in-the-preview-build Outer Wilds DLC https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/07/29/outer-wilds-dlc-revealed-with-new-echoes-of-the-eye-trailer Solar Ash release date https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/07/29/solar-ash-release-date-revealed-in-annapurna-showcase RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
81: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, New World & Chicory: A Colorful Tale
This week I've been playing Skyward Sword HD, the remaster with improved controls on Nintendo Switch. I've also been checking out Chicory, one of the most delightful indies titles of 2021 so far. I've also been losing myself in the Closed Beta for New World, the new MMO from Amazon Game Studios. I'll be rounding up EA Play, plus looking at the Steam Deck VS Nintendo Switch's OLED Model. 00:00 Introduction 03:19 Skyward Sword HD review 14:06 EA Play Live July 2021 Roundup 16:46 Chicory: A Colorful Tale review 23:04 All platform charts 24:20 New World Beta first impressions 32:13 Switch OLED vs Steam Deck 38:54 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Steam Deck (including Pre-Orders Date Slip) & Nintendo Responds To Press Regarding Switch Pro | News Roundup
It's 19th July 2021, so let's get into the news. Valve Announce Steam Deck https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-15-valve-announces-steam-deck-a-gbp349-handheld-pc Steam Deck availability now later than release date https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-17-steam-deck-expected-order-availability-now-q1-2022-64gb-or-q2-2022-256gb-512gb No Skate at EA Play 2021, but something coming https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/07/19/no-skate-at-ea-play-2021-but-studio-teases-a-little-something-instead Nintendo says 'No new Nintendo Switch models at this time' https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-19-nintendo-no-plans-to-launch-any-other-model-than-switch-oled Sackboy developer Sumo bought by Tencent https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-19-sackboy-developer-sumo-set-to-be-bought-by-tencent RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
80: Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, Metroid Dread and the Best Games of 2021 so far...
This week I've been playing Monster Hunter Stories 2, a new JRPG that combines Monster Hunter and similar mechanics to Pokemon. I've also been getting reacquainted with Metroid through Super Metroid in a Classic Replay, plus I'm looking ahead to Metroid Dread. We're also halfway through the year, so I've been checking out some of my top games of 2021. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 04:59 Monster Hunter Stories 2 first impressions 10:54 Best games of 2021 so far... 25:47 Charts 26:50 Metroid Dread 34:26 Super Metroid - Classic Replay 38:30 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://this-week-in-video-games-store.creator-spring.com Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Kojima in talks with Xbox, Zelda Skyward Sword QOL & Ghost Of Tsushima Directors Cut | News Roundup
It's 4th July 2021, so let's get into the news. Xbox and Kojima in talks https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-02-xbox-and-hideo-kojima-reportedly-in-talks-for-publishing-deal New Skyward Sword Trailer shows off QOL updates https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/07/02/new-legend-of-zelda-skyward-hd-trailer-shows-off-skippable-cutscenes-autosave-and-new Ghost of Tsushima Directors Cut revealed https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/07/01/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-for-ps5-revealed-with-new-story-content-photo-mode Monster Hunter Stories 2 post-launch plans revealed https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-07-02-capcom-details-monster-hunter-stories-2s-post-launch-content-roadmap RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
79: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Pathway and Breath of the Wild 2 Theories
This week I've been playing Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, probably the best PS5 game out there right now. I've also been checking out a tactics RPG on Nintendo Switch called Pathway, which will be right up your street if you're into Indiana Jones. We're all still getting over E3 and the news dump that was E3 2021, so I'll be going over my top ten moments plus digging more into some Breath of the Wild 2 theories. 00:00 Introduction 03:52 Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart review 12:06 Top E3 2021 moments 21:13 Charts 22:24 Breath of the Wild 2 trailer analysis and theories 31:25 Pathway review 37:16 Games Coming Soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Cyberpunk 2077 Back in the PS Store (with a warning) plus Nintendo, EA Motive and Elden Ring | News Roundup
It's 21st June 2021, so let's get into the news. Cyberpunk 2077 returns to PlayStation store, still with a warning https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-21-cyberpunk-2077-finally-returns-to-playstation-store-still-with-warning-not-to-buy-for-base-ps4 Nintendo President comments on New Switch Hardware https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/06/18/nintendo-president-comments-on-new-switch-hardware EA Motive revival project https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-21-report-of-ea-motive-revival-project-sets-tongues-wagging George RR Martin work on Elden Ring ended in 2020 https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/06/18/george-r-r-martins-time-working-on-elden-ring-ended-years-ago RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
E3 2021 Part 2 - Xbox & Bethesda, Square Enix and Nintendo | News Roundup Extra
I'm back again this week given all the news to round up all the announcements from Xbox & Bethesda, Square Enix and Nintendo plus dive a little deeper into Metroid Dread and Breath of the Wild 2. 0:00 Introduction 0:33 Xbox & Bethesda 6:25 Square Enix 8:55 Nintendo 12:36 Metroid Dread 14:37 Breath of the Wild 2 RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
78: E3 2021! Elden Ring, Battlefield 2042, Summer Games Fest, Ubisoft Forward, Devolver Direct
This week we are right in the middle of E3 2021 and today I’m going to round up all the major announcements so far including Elden Ring, Battlefield 2042, plus recap the Summer Games Fest, Ubisoft Forward, Devolver Digital and also Day of the Devs too. I’ve also been playing a fantastic new game called Overboard from Inkle Studios, and I’ll get into that later on. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:32 Elden Ring 09:41 Summer Games Fest 21:48 Ubisoft Forward 27:17 Battlefield 2042 32:43 Charts 33:51 Devolver Digital 38:24 Overboard! 42:46 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
God of War Delayed, Valorant Mobile, Battlefield 6 & 2K Games Leak Before E3 | News Roundup
It's 6th June 2021, so let's get into the news. God of War Delayed https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/06/02/new-god-of-war-release-date-window-delayed-confirmed-for-ps5-and-ps4 Riot announces Valorant Mobile https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-02-riot-announces-valorant-mobile Battlefield 6 reveal for June 9 https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/06/01/battlefield-6-reveal-set-for-next-week-ahead-of-e3-2021 2k Games Leak Ahead of E3 https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-06-04-upcoming-2k-games-leak-ahead-of-e3 Full E3 2021 Schedule https://www.gameinformer.com/e3-2021/2021/06/03/full-e3-2021-schedule-game-informer RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
77. E3 2021 Predictions, Horizon Forbidden West, Strangeland & Knockout City
This week I’ll be counting down the days to E3 2021 with some predictions of which games I think are going to dominate the headlines. I’ve also been playing Knockout City, a new online multiplayer dodgeball game, plus Strangeland, a new creepy point and click adventure. Finally today I’ll be rounding up everything we know about Horizon Forbidden West. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 03:40 E3 2021 predictions 11:27 Horizon Forbidden West... everything we know 17:27 Strangeland review 24:04 Charts 25:13 Knockout City review 29:37 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Overwatch 2, Zelda Amiibo, Netlfix Moves Into Gaming and Starfield Release Date? | News Roundup
It's 24th May 2021, so let's get into the news. Overwatch 2 Drops Standard PVP Count To 5V5 https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/05/20/overwatch-2-drops-standard-pvp-count-to-5v5 Overwatch 2 Unveils Monte Carlo Map, New Looks https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/05/20/overwatch-2-unveils-monte-carlo-map-new-looks Netflix Is Reportedly Going Big On Gaming Adaptations, More Immersive Experiences https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/05/24/netflix-is-reportedly-going-big-on-gaming-adaptations-more-immersive-experiences Zelda: Skyward Sword's Loftwing amiibo lets you skip a frustrating piece of game design https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-05-19-zelda-skyward-swords-loftwing-amiibo-lets-you-skip-a-frustrating-piece-of-game-design Starfield release date reportedly late 2022 https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-05-20-starfield-release-date-reportedly-late-2022 RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
76. Apex Legends Legacy, Titanfall 2 and Scavengers
This week is a shooter special, with a look at the new season of Apex Legends, I finally got to Titanfall 2 in my backlog and I've been checking out Scavengers in early access. We had a big release in the world of Destiny this week too, so I'll bring you my first impressions on Season of the Splicer! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 04:22 Apex Legends Season 9 'Legacy' 13:19 Titanfall 2 19:15 Scavengers first impressions 24:19 All Platform Charts 25:38 Destiny 2 Season of the Splicer 36:36 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Epic VS Apple - The Story So Far... | News Roundup
It's 10th May 2021, so let's get into the news. Epic VS Apple - The story so far https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-05-07-epic-vs-apple-what-weve-learned-so-far RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
75. Returnal, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Before Your Eyes
This week I’ve been dying a lot in Returnal, a new bullet-hell, rogue-lite from Housemarque. I've also been checking out the game you control by blinking called Before Your Eyes and finding out it's more than just a gimmick. I'm also looking forward to Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart given the recent focus on Sony's State of Play. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:20 Returnal review 14:26 Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart - Everything we know 19:25 Before Your Eyes review 23:05 Charts 24:13 Tetris Effect Connected review 28:45 Top 10 indie games on Xbox Game Pass 38:47 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Apex Legends' NEW Arenas Mode, State of Play THIS WEEK and Cyberpunk 2077 Refunds | News Roundup
It's 26th April 2021, so let's get into the news. Apex Legends new Arenas mode https://www.polygon.com/22400006/apex-legends-legacy-arenas-elimination-game-mode-preview New state of play Thursday focus on Rift Apart https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/04/26/new-playstation-state-of-play-happening-this-week-with-closer-look-at-ratchet-clank-rift Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan announces departure from Blizzard after 19 years https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-20-overwatch-director-jeff-kaplan-announces-departure-from-blizzard-after-19-years CD Projekt refunded 30K copies of Cyberpunk 2077 out of 13M https://www.polygon.com/2021/4/22/22398340/cd-projekt-red-april-2021-investors-call-refund-details-costs Discord ends acquisition talks with Microsoft https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-21-discord-ends-acquisition-talks-with-microsoft RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
74. Monster Hunter Rise, Oddworld: Soulstorm, Pac-Man 99 and Solar Ash
This week I’ve been hunting a lot of Monsters in Monster Hunter Rise, the latest in the franchise from Capcom out on Nintendo Switch. I've also been checking out Oddworld: Soulstorm, Pac-Man 99 and also looking forward to Solar Ash from developer Heart Machine. 00:00 Introduction 3:28 Monster Hunter Rise review 13:54 Nintendo's Indie World Roundup 18:27 Oddworld Soulstorm review 24:27 All Platform Charts 25:34 Solar Ash - Everything we know so far... 30:39 Pac-man 99 review 34:44 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Outriders Inventory Wipe, Last of Us Remake, Deathloop Delayed and Age Of Empires 4 | News Roundup
It's 11th April 2021, so let's get into the news. Outriders Inventory Bug https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-10-distraught-outriders-players-report-losing-hundreds-of-hours-of-investment-after-latest-patch Outriders Crossplay is fixed, but inventory bug remains https://www.pcgamer.com/outriders-crossplay-is-fixed-but-inventory-wipes-remain/ Naughty Dog working on Last of Us Remake https://www.gameinformer.com/report/2021/04/09/a-ps5-the-last-of-us-remake-is-reportedly-in-the-works Deathloop Delayed https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-08-bethesda-delays-deathloop-again Age of Empires 4 launches November 2021 https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-10-age-of-empires-4-launches-autumn-2021-includes-norman-campaign RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
73: Outriders, Xbox Series X, Narita Boy and Genesis Noir
This week I’ve been playing plenty of Outriders, since its full release last Thursday. It’s the latest looter-shooter to enter a tricky market and so far so good. I’ve also been playing 80s inspired Narita Boy as well as Genesis Noir. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:18 Outriders first impressions 12:17 Xbox Series X review 21:22 Narita Boy review 26:23 Charts 27:27 Genesis Noir review 31:14 Coming up soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Monster Hunter Rise Post-Launch Plans, COD WWII, NEW Game Pass Games and RUST | News Roundup
It's 28th March 2021, so let's get into the news. Monster Hunter Rise's first major post-launch update bringing new monsters in April https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-26-monster-hunter-rises-first-major-post-launch-update-bringing-new-monsters-in-april Call Of Duty Returns To A WWII Setting This Year https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/03/26/report-call-of-duty-returns-to-a-wwii-setting-this-year Microsoft lists 22 ID@Xbox games coming to Xbox Game Pass https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-27-microsoft-lists-22-id-xbox-games-coming-to-xbox-game-pass New Immortals Fenyx Rising DLC Launched Today https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/03/25/new-immortals-fenyx-rising-dlc-launched-today Rust coming to PS4, Xbox One in May https://www.polygon.com/22352750/rust-ps4-xbox-one-release-date-console-edition-double-elevenRELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
72: Ghost of Tsushima, Loop Hero, Maquette and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
This week I've been playing Ghost of Tsushima, a game that's been on my backlog for some time but I finally got into it, and I'm glad I did. I've also been playing Loop Hero, a new roguelike, deck building RPG plus Maquette which is a first-person puzzle game from Annapurna Interactive. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 03:14 What I've been playing this week 04:34 Ghost of Tsushima review 14:07 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge 18:55 Square Enix Showcase Roundup 22:10 Charts 23:25 Loop hero 29:10 Maquette 34:34 Coming up soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
TWENTY Bethesda Games Arrive On Xbox Game Pass, Halo Infinite News & Square Enix Event | News Roundup
It's 14th March 2021, so let's get into the news. Bethesda games arrive on Xbox Game Pass https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-11-20-bethesda-games-coming-to-game-pass-on-xbox-pc-and-cloud-tomorrow Betheseda Games Exclusive info https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-11-phil-spencer-says-future-bethesda-games-will-be-exclusive-to-platforms-where-game-pass-exists Halo info https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/03/12/new-halo-infinite-details-reveal-dynamic-weather-more-engaging-enemy-encounters-and-more Square Enix Event https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-03-11-square-enix-showing-off-new-life-is-strange-next-week-as-part-of-spring-showcase Loop hero success https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/03/11/loop-hero-sells-500000-copies-new-improvements-on-the-way RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
71: Outriders, Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos, Kena: Bridge Of Spirits and Project Triangle Strategy
This week I've been playing the Outriders Demo, this is a new 3rd person looter-shooter coming soon. Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos is another game I've been getting to plus I'm having a look ahead to Kena: Bridge of Spirits and rounding up all the info we have so far on this one coming later in Summer 2021. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 2:27 What I've been playing this week 4:02 Outriders Demo 11:00 Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos 20:50 State of Play Roundup 25:49 Charts 27:04 Kena: Bridge of Spirits 32:42 Project Triangle Strategy 38:12 Coming up soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
EA Cancels Anthem, New Open-World Pokemon Announced and Google Stadia's Demise | News Roundup
It's 1st March 2021, so let's get into the news. EA Cancels Anthem https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-24-bioware-confirms-work-on-major-anthem-overhaul-has-officially-ceased Google Stadia Demise https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-27-new-reports-detail-stadias-demise-cancelled-projects-and-wasted-millions New Open-world Pokemon Announced for Nintendo Switch https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/26/22302977/pokemon-legends-arceus-trailer-switch-sinnoh Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Remakes coming to Nintendo Switch https://www.polygon.com/pokemon/2021/2/26/21301048/pokemon-diamond-pearl-remake-nintendo-switch-game-freak Cyberpunk 2077’s next big patch delayed due to CD Projekt hack https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/24/22299188/cyberpunk-2077-patch-1-2-delayed-march-2021 Final Fantasy 7 Coming to PS Plus https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-26-final-fantasy-7-remake-headlines-march-playstation-plus-lineup RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
70: Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Nintendo Direct review and Valheim
This week I've been playing Super Mario 3d World and Bowser's Fury. The first is a port from the Wii U and one of the most fun co-op games I've played in some time and the other is an all-new outing for Mario. I've also been checking out Valheim, the new survival crafting game from Iron Gate Studios that is currently taking the world by storm. I also checked out the Nintendo Direct this week, and I've give you my thoughts on Nintendo's latest news. 00:00 Introduction 1:15 Zelda 35th Anniversary 2:03 What I've been playing this week 3:11 Nintendo Direct February 2021 review 10:33 Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury review 17:19 Charts 18:22 Valheim First Impressions 24:29 Five reasons to play Season of the Chosen in Destiny 2 34:18 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
NINTENDO DIRECT TOMORROW, New World Delayed AGAIN and New Games For Xbox Game Pass | News Roundup
It's 16th Feb 2021, so let's get into the news. Nintendo Direct tomorrow! https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-16-surprise-theres-a-lengthy-nintendo-direct-tomorrow New Games Coming to Xbox Game Pass https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/02/16/xbox-game-pass-adds-7-new-games-including-code-vein-elite-dangerous-and-more New World Delay https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-02-16-amazons-ambitious-mmo-new-world-gets-third-delay-now-expected-in-august Avengers coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X in march https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/02/16/marvels-avengers-comes-to-playstation-5-and-xbox-series-x-in-march Red Dead Players Solo missions https://www.polygon.com/2021/2/16/22285806/red-dead-online-telegrams-solo-mission-content RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
69: Cyber Shadow, Destruction AllStars Plus Big-Tech Companies Struggle In Gaming
This week I’m checking out Cyber Shadow, a new action Platformer in the mould of Ninja Gaiden. I’ve also been playing Destruction All-Stars, a new smash ‘em up with cars out on the PlayStation 5. These past few weeks have shone a light on big tech companies like Google and Amazon struggling in the games industry so I’m going to have a special look at what’s been going on. 00:00 Introduction 2:43 Cyber Shadow 8:44 Destruction AllStars 15:02 Charts 16:19 Amazon and Google Struggle in the Games Industry 22:29 Turrican Flashback 26:38 Coming soon https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-01-29/amazon-game-studios-struggles-to-find-a-hit RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Hitman 3 Success, PS Plus February Lineup, Xbox Game Pass 18m Subs, Returnal Delayed | News Roundup
It's 28th January 2021, so let's get into the news. Hitman 3 success https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/01/27/hitman-3-sales-have-already-surpassed-development-costs-one-week-post-launch Feb Playstation Plus games https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-27-playstation-plus-february-games-announced Xbox Game Pass 18m members https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-27-xbox-game-pass-grows-to-18-million-subscribers 343 promise Halo updates soon https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/01/26/monthly-halo-infinite-updates-to-start-soon-promises-343 Returnal Delayed https://www.polygon.com/2021/1/28/22254241/returnal-release-date-delay-ps5-housemarque RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
68: Demon Souls and The Evolution of Souls-like Games
This week it's a Souls-like special. I've been playing a lot of Demon Souls on PS5, and I have a look back at the Evolution of Souls-like games. This includes FromSoftware's journey to how they made Demon Souls, and the games that followed. I also look at one of the most anticipated games of the year with Hollow Knight Silksong and why you should be excited about it. 00:00 Introduction 3:10 Demon Souls Review 10:17 The Evolution of Souls-like Games 27:20 Charts 28:37 Hollow Knight SilkSong 32:34 Space Invaders Forever RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Open World Starwars Game In Development at Ubisoft Plus The Video Game News Roundup
It's 16th January 2021, so let's get into the news. Lucasfilm announces Open World Starwars https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-13-lucasfilm-announces-new-open-world-star-wars-game-from-ubisofts-the-division-studio Bethesda reveal Indiana Jones Game https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/01/12/bethesda-reveals-new-indiana-jones-game Pokemon Snap releases in April https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-14-pokemon-snap-2-releases-in-april-with-over-200-creatures-to-film Hogwarts Legacy delayed to 2022 https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/01/13/hogwarts-legacy-delayed-until-2022 Resident Evil Village Event coming Jan 21 https://www.polygon.com/2021/1/14/22230949/resident-evil-village-showcase-re8-event-how-to-watch-capcom Bungie Halo stats go dark in Feb https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-01-15-bungies-halo-website-an-its-many-stats-go-dark-permanently-in-feb RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
67: Most Anticipated Games Of 2021, If Found... Review And 2021 Predictions
This week I have been looking ahead to 2021 and some of the biggest and best titles coming up. I've also been playing great indie title called If Found... one of 2020's most interesting games in this touching interactive novel. I got my hands on Monster Hunter Rise, which is coming for Nintendo Switch in March and I look into the crystal ball for gaming in 2021. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 2:49 Most anticipated games of 2021 13:29 If Found... review 18:47 Monster Hunter Rise 23:03 All platform charts 24:17 2021 predictions (and 2020 review) 34:03 Coming up soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
66. Game Of The Year 2020
This week I've been resting and relaxing as it's Christmas, so spending my time with family where possible. However, that has given me some time to reflect back on the year in games in 2020, so in this episode, I am going to be running down my personal top 10 games of 2020 and looking back on the year we've had in games. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Sony removes Cyberpunk 2077, Sephiroth comes to Smash plus Hades gets Cross Save | News Roundup
It's 18th December 2020, so let's get into the news. Sony pulls Cyberpunk 2077 from the PS store https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-18-sony-pulls-cyberpunk-2077-from-the-playstation-store Cyberpunk 2077 and Death Stranding crossover https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/12/17/cyberpunk-2077-invades-death-stranding-with-pc-exclusive-new-crossover Serphiroth comes to Smash on 22nd Dec https://www.polygon.com/2020/12/17/22187781/super-smash-bros-ultimate-sephiroth-release-date-price-dlc-boss-challenge Hades offers cross save https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/12/17/hades-switch-update-adds-cross-save-support-with-pc Among Us comes to Xbox next year https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-12-18-among-us-is-coming-to-xbox-next-year RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
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65: Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Sam & Max Save the World Remastered and The Game Awards 2020
This week I’ve been playing Spider-Man: Miles Morales on the PS5, plus we’ve had the traditional end of year show The Game Awards 2020. I’ve also been playing a few indie titles including the returning Sam & Max: Save the World Remastered and a brutal little fighting game called Unto The End. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 2:44 Spider-Man: Miles Morales review 11:01 The Game Awards 2020 Roundup 15:17 Charts 16:35 Sam and Max Save The World Remastered 22:17 Unto The End 27:04 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
64: PlayStation 5, Astro’s Playroom, Destiny 2 Beyond Light and Godfall
This week I've been playing all the things! PlayStation 5 is out and I’ve been checking out Astro’s Playroom and Godfall. I’ve been checking out the new hardware plus some of the classics on PS Plus, which is a great new feature. Destiny 2 Beyond Light came out also, and I’ve been getting into that in a big way! Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 3:19 What I've been playing this week 4:20 PlayStation 5 review 15:41 Astros Playroom review 20:25 Video Game Charts 21:29 Destiny 2 Beyond Light review 34:37 Godfall review 38:21 Coming up soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
63: Teardown, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, History of F-Zero and Day of the Tentacle Remastered
This week I've been playing Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - the prequel to Breath of the Wild coming soon for Nintendo Switch. I've also been playing a very interesting indie game called Teardown, which is a heist/sandbox game from Tuxedo Labs. I've also been playing a whole load of F-Zero for a new entry in my history of series... Teardown Steam page https://store.steampowered.com/app/1167630/Teardown/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 4:28 Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity first impressions 8:21 Teardown 14:13 Charts 15:42 History of F-Zero 23:21 Day of the Tentacle Remaster review 29:13 Coming out soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Next-gen consoles in lockdown! Plus Apple TV on Xbox, Ratchet & Clank PS5 news | News Roundup
It's 3rd November 2020, so let's get into the news. Next-gen in lockdown https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-02-shops-look-to-click-and-collect-to-save-next-gen-console-sales-ahead-of-impending-lockdown Apple TV comes to Xbox Series X/S https://www.gameinformer.com/index.php/2020/11/02/apple-tv-comes-to-xbox-series-xs-at-launch Ratchet & Clank PS5 Exclusive https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-11-02-ratchet-and-clank-rift-apart-is-a-ps5-exclusive-insomniac-insists Fortnite on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/11/02/heres-what-fortnite-brings-to-playstation-5-and-xbox-series-xs Ruined King - League of Legends Story https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/31/21538783/ruined-king-league-of-legends-story-release-date-trailer-rpg RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
Cyberpunk 2077 delayed AGAIN, Visage, Apex Legends Season 7 & 60fps God of War on PS5 | News Roundup
It's 28th October 2020, so let's get into the news. Cyberpunk 2077 delayed again https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-27-cyberpunk-2077-delayed-yet-again Visage releases on October 30 https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/10/23/horror-game-visage-releases-on-october-30 Apex legends Season 7 https://www.polygon.com/2020/10/26/21534640/apex-legends-season-7-ascension-vehicle-trident-horizon-new-character-map God of War 60 fps on PS5 https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-10-27-god-of-war-on-ps5-runs-at-up-to-60fps-and-progress-carries-over-from-ps4 Ubisoft next-gen Details https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/10/26/ubisoft-shares-next-gen-features-for-watch-dogs-legion-far-cry-6-and-more RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
62: Immortals Fenyx Rising, Ikenfell and Hyper Light Drifter
This week I've been playing Immortals Fenyx Rising - the demo of Ubisoft's new open-world action-RPG. I've also been playing Ikenfell, a new indie turn-based RPG which is a beautiful pixel-art adventure. I've also been playing Hyper Light Drifter, something I missed out on when it was originally released and I'm glad I went back to play this one. Check out the NEW MERCH STORE https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 2:35 What I've been playing this week 3:54 Immortals Fenyx Rising first impressions 8:23 Ikenfell review 14:25 Charts 15:35 Hyper Light Drifter 21:36 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games through Patreon by becoming a member https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the MERCH store https://teespring.com/stores/this-week-in-video-games Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
61: Hades, Super Mario 35 and Interview with Lisa from Wabisabi Play talking Growbot
This week I’ve been playing Hades, the new rouge lite brawler from Supergiant Games. I’ve also been checking out Super Mario 35, which is a new Battle Royale-esque game from Nintendo to celebrate Mario’s 35th Anniversary. I also sat down with Lisa Evans from Wabisabi Play, the developer behind Growbot - an awesome new point & click adventure game. Growbot on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/661680/Growbot/ https://www.growbotgame.com/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
60: Super Mario 3D Allstars, Among Us, Pendragon and Interview with Jon Ingold from Inkle Studios
This week I've been playing Super Mario 3D Allstars, the anniversary collection of Mario games released by Nintendo for Mario's 35th Anniversary. I've also been checking out a new tactics-narrative adventure game called Pendragon, and I also caught up with Jon Ingold this week to talk about the development of the game. I've also been checking out Among Us with friends. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 3:22 Super Mario 3D Allstars 10:10 Among Us 15:50 Interview with Jon Ingold from Inkle Studios 51:47 Pendragon 58:52 Charts 59:44 Coming up soon Pendragon links - Please leave a review https://store.steampowered.com/app/1240050/Pendragon/ https://www.gog.com/game/pendragon https://twitter.com/inkleStudios RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Microsoft buys Bethesda, More acquisitions coming, Among Us 2 Cancelled | News Roundup
It's Thursday 24th September 2020, let's get into the news. Microsoft buys Zenimax (Bethesda, ID etc) https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-09-21-microsoft-buying-zenimax-parent-company-of-bethesda-id-software-and-more-report Microsoft still has more acquisitions coming https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/09/23/microsoft-still-has-more-studio-acquisitions-on-the-way-just-none-to-show-at-tgs Xbox One X sales soar amid confusion https://www.gameinformer.com/index.php/2020/09/22/xbox-one-x-sales-skyrocket-as-preorders-for-xbox-series-x-go-live Among Us 2 cancelled https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-09-24-among-us-2-cancelled-as-devs-focus-on-original-title RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
PlayStation 5 Showcase Event - Final Fantasy XVI, God of War 'Ragnarok' (Price, Launch Date / Games)
Sony showed up to their latest event with a great line up of games, prices and launch dates for their PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
59: New World Preview, Marvel's Avengers, Spellbreak and Interview with Henrik Kniberg from Mojang Studios
This week I've been playing New World a new MMO coming from Amazon Games Studios. I've always been checking out Marvel's Avengers and another new release called Spellbreak, which is a Mage Battle Royale. I was also very lucky to sit down with Henrik Kniberg from Mojang Studios, developers behind Minecraft and we spoke about a range of topics like prototyping and the value of audience feedback. 00:00 Introduction 3:53 New World Preview 12:00 Marvel's Avengers Campaign 22:41 Interview with Henrik Kniberg 1:03:27 Spellbreak 1:09:34 Charts 1:10:27 Coming soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S price, date and pre-orders announced plus Breath of the Wild prequel | News Roundup
It's 9th September 2020, so let's get into the news. Xbox Series X price, date and preorders confirmed https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-09-09-xbox-series-x-costs-gbp449-in-the-uk Xbox Series S price and date confirmed by MS https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/8/21426993/xbox-series-s-price-confirmed-microsoft-leak EA Play to come to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/09/09/xbox-game-pass-subscribers-will-get-ea-play-for-no-extra-cost AC Valhalla launch date brought forward https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-09-09-assassins-creed-valhalla-release-date-brought-forward Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a Breath of the Wild Prequel https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/09/08/hyrule-warriors-age-of-calamity-is-the-prequel-to-zelda-breath-of-the-wild RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
SUPER MARIO 3D ALLSTARS! Super Mario 64, Sunshine & Galaxy coming to Nintendo Switch | News Roundup
Nintendo dropped their Mario 35th Anniversary Nintendo Direct today officially announcing loads of Mario news including Super Mario 3D Allstars containing Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, Super Mario Galaxy coming to Nintendo Switch. Plus new Game & Watch, Mario 35, Super Mario Allstars on SNES Switch Library and more! RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
58: Mortal Shell, Ghost on the Shore and Interview with Dagmar from Like Charlie
This week I've been playing Mortal Shell, a new souls-like from developer Cold Symmetry. It's also Gamecom 2020 this weekend and I had the chance to sit down with Dagmar from developer Like Charlie to talk about their upcoming game Ghost on the Shore, I'll bring you that interview plus first impressions of the game later on. Ghost on the Shore Steam page - wishlist and try the demo https://store.steampowered.com/app/1211930/Ghost_on_the_Shore/ Like Charlie https://twitter.com/LCharlieGames https://www.likecharlie.com/ghost-on-the-shore RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Fall Guys Season 2, Twelve Minutes, Teardown plus Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 4 begins | News Roundup
It's 28th August 2020, so let's get into the news. Fall Guys Season 2 https://www.gameinformer.com/gamescom-2020/2020/08/27/fall-guys-goes-medieval-for-season-2 Twelve Minutes https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/27/21404533/twelve-minutes-trailer-voice-cast-pc-xbox-one-series-x Teardown https://www.gameinformer.com/gamescom-2020/2020/08/27/smash-through-walls-in-style-with-teardown Spellbreak https://www.pcgamer.com/free-to-play-battlemage-royale-spellbreak-launches-on-september-3/ World of Warcraft Shadowlands https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-27-world-of-warcrafts-shadowlands-expansion-get-an-october-release-date Fortnite Season 4 https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-27-fortnites-marvel-season-is-live-with-iron-man-and-dr-doom-playable RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Gotham Knights, COD Black Ops Cold War leaks | News Roundup
It's 25th August 2020, so let's get into the news. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League debuts at DC Fandome https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/08/22/suicide-squad-kill-the-justice-league-debuts-in-stunning-trailer The next Batman game is Gotham Knights and Batman's dead https://www.pcgamer.com/the-next-batman-game-is-gotham-knights-and-batmans-dead/ Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War leaks https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-25-call-of-duty-black-ops-cold-war-leak-reveals-its-a-direct-sequel-to-black-ops-1 Yakuza Like a Dragon release date https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/24/21398946/yakuza-like-a-dragon-november-13-release-date EA adds achievements on Steam https://www.pcgamer.com/electronic-arts-adds-more-than-1000-achievements-to-its-games-on-steam/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
Epic VS Apple - Fortnite removed from app stores, Epic sues Apple and Apple Respond!
This is a special news roundup focusing in on the Epic VS Apple issues. Project xCloud isn't going to be on iOS, then Epic adds their own payment system into Fortnite, bypassing Apple and Google's 30% cut. The big tech companies respond by pulling Fortnite from their App stores, leading to legal battles with Apple threatening to remove Epic's Dev Tools. What will happen next? Apple blocks project xCloud on iOS https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-07-apple-blocks-project-xcloud-on-ios Epic Adds direct payment to Fortnite & updates https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-13-fortnite-adds-cheaper-mobile-payment-option-to-circumvent-apple-google-fees Fortnite pulled from iOS https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/08/13/fortnite-pulled-from-ios-app-store-as-epic-games-and-apple-feud Epic sues google too! https://www.pcgamer.com/fortnite-has-been-kicked-off-the-google-play-store-too/ Fortnite still playable on mobile devices for now https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/13/21367951/how-to-download-fortnite-ios-app-store-apple Apple threatens to revoke mac developer tools https://www.pcgamer.com/epic-seeks-restraining-order-against-apples-devastating-response-to-lawsuit/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
57: Fall Guys, Roki and Interview with Polygon Treehouse
This week I've been playing Fall Guys, a new party battle royale from Mediatonic and Devolver Digital. I was also very lucky to talk to Alex and Tom from Polygon Treehouse about their beautiful new adventure game called Roki, and I follow that up with a review of the game. Roki on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/1067540/Rki/ Follow Polygon Treehouse https://twitter.com/PolyTreehouse RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
News Roundup - Suicide Squad from Rocksteady, Xbox Series S leak, Yoshinori Ono quits Capcom and Fall Guys success
It's 10th August 2020, so let's get into the news. Suicide Squad is Rocksteady's next game https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/08/07/suicide-squad-is-rocksteady-studios-next-game Xbox Series S name leak https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-10-xbox-series-s-name-pops-up-on-microsofts-next-gen-controller-packaging Yoshinori Ono quits Capcom https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/9/21360635/street-fighter-producer-yoshinori-ono-quits-capcom Fall Guys success https://www.pcgamer.com/fall-guys-is-devolvers-biggest-launch-ever/ Dr Disrepect is back on youtube! https://www.ign.com/articles/dr-disrespect-youtube-no-exclusive-contract-twitch-ban RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
News Roundup - Call of Duty 2020 Treyarch & Raven, MW Season 5, Spiderman in Avengers and Pikmin 3
It's 5th August 2020, so let's get into the news. Treyarch & Raven making Call of Duty 2020 https://www.pcgamer.com/activsion-confirms-that-treyarch-and-raven-are-making-the-new-call-of-duty/ Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5 details https://www.gameinformer.com/index.php/2020/08/04/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-season-5-content-details Spiderman coming to Marvel's Avengers as PS Exclusive https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-08-03-spider-man-is-coming-to-marvels-avengers-but-as-a-playstation-exclusive Pikmin 3 coming to Switch https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/5/21355498/pikmin-3-deluxe-nintendo-switch-release-date-price Smash Brothers update includes Small Battlefield https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-drops-free-smash-bros-update-includes-small-battlefield RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
56: Marvel's Avengers, Rogue Company, Neversong and Carrion
This week I've been playing a bunch of games including the new third-person tactical shooter called Rogue Company, Carrion where you're a monster trying to escape a lab, Neversong which is an emotional Metroidvania and I'm looking forward to Marvel's Avengers as we have the beta coming up very soon. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Xbox Series X Games Showcase Review - Halo Infinite, Fable, Avowed and more...
This is a review of the Xbox Series X Games Showcase from this past week where Microsoft showed their first-party games like Halo Halo Infinite, Fable, Avowed and more... RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase July 2020 Reaction
Nintendo talked about some of their upcoming third party titles today in a new Nintendo Direct Series called Partner Showcase. This included Cadence of Hyrule, WWE 2K Battlegrounds and Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne III and a new Shin Megami Tensei V coming in 2021! RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
55: Xbox Series X Games Showcase Predictions, Whispers of a Machine and Interview with Ivy Dupler
This week I've been speculating and predicting what we're going to get in the upcoming Xbox Series X Showcase and I've been playing Whispers of a Machine, an excellent point and click adventure game. I was also very lucky to sit down with the lead voice-over artist in the game, Ivy Dupler and we got stuck into the process for VO in videos games, it's a great conversation so look forward to that later in the episode. Whispers of a machine https://store.steampowered.com/sub/171943/?curator_clanid=4777282&utm_source=SteamDB RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
News Roundup - Top Execs leave Ubisoft, Far Cry 6 leaks and New World MMO Delayed
It's 12th July 2020, so let's get into the news. 3 more top Ubisoft Exec's resign https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-12-three-more-top-ubisoft-executives-resign-as-publisher-renews-commitment-to-fostering-an-environment-its-employees-can-be-proud-of Far Cry 6 leaked https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/07/10/far-cry-6-leaks-via-psn-update-ubisoft-teases-official-teaser New World MMO delayed https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/10/21320333/amazon-mmo-new-world-delay-2021 PS5 Box art revealed https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-box-art-revealed-with-marvels-spider-man-miles-morales Sony invests $250 million into Epic games https://www.pcgamer.com/sony-invests-dollar250-million-into-epic-games/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
News Roundup - Donkey Kong Country comes to Nintendo Switch Online plus Bugsnax info!
It's 9th July 2020, so let's get into the news. Donkey Kong Country comes to Nintendo Switch Online https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-08-donkey-kong-country-joins-nintendo-switch-online More Bugsnax info https://www.ign.com/articles/bugsnax-devs-on-using-the-ps5-dualsense-the-mysterious-story-and-more Valorant new Dragon skins https://www.polygon.com/2020/7/8/21316527/valorant-new-skins-elderflame-release-date-dragons-operator-vandal-frenzy-knife Little hope release date announced https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/07/08/the-dark-pictures-anthology-little-hope-has-a-new-release-date Uplay+ trial gives you access to 100s of games https://www.pcgamer.com/uplay-trial-gives-you-access-to-more-than-100-games-for-free/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
54: Hyper Scape, Cyberpunk 2077 and Interview with Cowleyfornia Studios talking Sarawak
This week I've been playing Hyper Scape, a brand new battle royale from Ubisoft which was released into closed beta on Thursday. We've also got some more, exciting news and gameplay from CD Projekt Red about Cyberpunk 2077, so I'll go into reasons why I've added that to my watch list. I also sat down with Marina from Cowleyfornia Studios and we discussed the development on their upcoming narrative adventure game set in Oxford and Bornio called Sarawak, so stay tuned for that. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1249430/Sarawak/ https://twitter.com/cowleyfornian RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
News Roundup - Hyper Scape BR Launches, 200 players in Warzone and Crucible Unreleased!
It's 7th July 2020, so let's get into the news. Hyper Scape launches https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-29-ubisoft-reportedly-set-to-tease-a-battle-royale-called-hyper-scape 200 players in Warzone https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/29/21307179/warzone-modern-warfare-call-of-duty-patch-update-season-4-reloaded-200-player-match-quads-new-weapon New Ghost of Tsushima trailer https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/06/29/a-storm-is-coming-with-ghost-of-tsushimas-new-trailer PlayStation Indies https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/07/01/sony-starts-the-playstation-indies-initiative Crucible Unreleased https://www.pcgamer.com/amazons-crucible-is-being-un-released-and-going-back-into-closed-beta/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
News Roundup - Mixer to close, Crash 4 announced and Cyberpunk 2077 Anime coming in 2022
It's 25th June 2020, so let's get into the news. Mixer shutting down in July https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-22-microsoft-shutting-down-its-mixer-live-streaming-platform-in-july Crash 4 announced https://www.theverge.com/21296319/crash-bandicoot-4-announced-ps4-xbox-one-price-date Xbox Game Pass adds 4 new Indies in June https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/24/21301619/xbox-game-pass-june-2020-streets-of-rogue-messenger-night-call-observation Cyberpunk Edgerunners announced https://www.ign.com/articles/cyberpunk-edgerunners-a-cyberpunk-2077-anime-announced Rogue Legacy 2 arrives in July 23 https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2020/06/23/rogue-legacy-2-early-access-arrives-july-23 Steam Summer Sale https://www.pcgamer.com/the-steam-summer-sale-has-started/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
53: Steam Games Festival, EA Play and Darius Cosmic Collection
This week I've been playing lots of demos from the Steam Games Festival Summer Edition, as there's loads of stuff available at the moment for free. I've also been playing Darius Cosmic Collection, so if you like old school shoot em ups then this one is for you. Grounded https://store.steampowered.com/app/962130/Grounded/ Pendragon https://store.steampowered.com/app/1240050/Pendragon/ Sarawak https://store.steampowered.com/app/1249430/Sarawak/ Skate Bird https://store.steampowered.com/app/971030/SkateBIRD/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
Bonus episode - The PlayStation 5 reveal summary
This is a brief summary of the PlayStation 5 reveal event held last Thursday including all the games and the console reveal itself. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
52: Minecraft Dungeons, Outriders and Interview with Anshar Studios
This week I've been playing Minecraft Dungeons, a new dungeon-crawler from Mojang and Xbox Game Studios. Outriders have caught my eye, as a fan of looter-shooters I wanted to let you all know about this new game. I also sat down with Lukasz Hacura from Anshar Studios to talk about their new isometric RPG called GameDec. GameDec https://store.steampowered.com/app/917720/Gamedec/ https://twitter.com/GamedecTheGame RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
News Roundup - Game Gear Micro, Valorant launches and Path of Exile Harvest
It's Thursday 4th June 2020, so let's get into the news. Game Gear Micro for SEGA 60th https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-03-sega-celebrates-its-60th-anniversary-with-a-game-gear-micro Valorant launches https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/1/21276958/valorant-launch-full-patch-1-0-notes-reyna-ascent-spike-rush Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 3 delayed https://www.ign.com/articles/fortnite-chapter-2-season-3-delay Path of Exile upcoming expansion Harvest https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/06/02/check-out-path-of-exiles-upcoming-expansion-harvest Kings of Amalur reckoning is getting a remaster https://www.pcgamer.com/kingdoms-of-amalur-reckoning-is-getting-a-remaster-in-august/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
Bonus episode - A new mystery audio file from the Darkness has been discovered in Destiny 2
This bonus episode looks at the mystery audio files released by Bungie on their Twitter account. This new audio file can be compared to a real-life recording of Saturn by Cassini and also provides hints to the next season, season 11. I also look back at clues from Cayde-6 and the past where The Darkness have contacted us before. ‘Destiny 2’ Mystery Audio File Teases Pyramid Arrival, New Reveals Coming https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/05/29/destiny-2-mystery-audio-file-teases-pyramid-arrival-new-reveals-coming/#60f127f46680 Raid Secrets https://www.reddit.com/r/raidsecrets/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
News Roundup - PS5 games to be shown next week
It's Friday 29th May 2020, so let's get into the news. Sony will show PS5 games next week https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-05-29-sony-to-hold-playstation-5-games-showcase-next-week Playstation boss not interested in making PS4 versions for PS5 games https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-games-not-on-ps4 Borderlands: The Handsome collection for free on Epic Games Store https://www.pcgamer.com/borderlands-free/ Bioshock and XCOM2 hit Nintendo Switch today https://www.gameinformer.com/index.php/psa/2020/05/29/bioshock-xcom-2-and-more-hit-switch-today Duos to come back to Call of Duty Warzone https://www.polygon.com/2020/5/29/21274884/call-duty-warzone-duos-playlist-update-trios-quads-plunder-release-date-season-4 RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
51: Crucible, Downwell and Interview with Arekkz
This week I've been playing the new third-person shooter from Amazon Game Studios called Crucible. On the indie front, I finally caught up with Downwell, a game I've been meaning to play for some time and picked up through Xbox Game Pass. I also sat down to chat with Arekkz from Arekkz Gaming to talk about Summer Games Fest so far, his new fitness and gaming venture called Video Gains and also some fun speculation about 2020 including whether we're going to see Breath of the Wild 2 this year or not. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 2:29 Crucible first impressions 10:10 Downwell review 17:40 Interview with Arekkz 51:25 The Future of Destiny 2 1:00:58 Charts 1:01:56 Games coming soon Video Gains https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHn1GvwlB4Opt2Z1p5cd9cg Arekkz https://twitter.com/Arekkz Arekkz Gaming https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-zjH-e5XBzMpy_VtwIGRxQ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
News Roundup - Civilisation VI FREE, Minecraft Dungeons and more Ghosts of Tsushima details
It's Friday 22nd May 2020, so let's get into the news. Civilisation 6 free on Epic Game Store https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-05-21-civilization-6-replaces-gta-5-as-epic-games-store-freebie Alan Wake on Xbox Game pass, Minecraft Dungeons coming soon https://www.pcgamer.com/alan-wake-is-now-on-xbox-game-pass-for-pc-minecraft-dungeons-joins-next-week/ Valorant gets June release date https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/05/21/valorant-gets-a-june-release-date Borderlands 3's Western-themed DLC https://www.polygon.com/2020/5/21/21266648/borderlands-3-expansion-bounty-blood-fistful-redemption-western-season-pass-vestige-relase-date Ghosts of Tsushima has challenging combat https://www.ign.com/articles/ghost-of-tsushima-devs-discuss-challenging-combat-incredibly-difficult-samurai-fights RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
Ghost of Tsushima looks awesome!
This is a one-off special looking at Ghost of Tsushima recently revealed at Sony's State of Play. Check out the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F6DuIYWD74&t=110s RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
News Roundup - Paper Mario announced for Switch, GTA V for FREE and Tony Hawk Pro Skater remastered
It's Thursday 14th May 2020, so let's get into the news. New Paper Mario announced for Nintendo Switch https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-05-14-paper-mario-the-origami-king-announced-for-nintendo-switch GTA V FREE on the Epic Games Store https://www.pcgamer.com/gta-5-free/ Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1&2 bundle coming Sept 4 https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/05/12/tony-hawks-pro-skater-1-2-are-getting-remastered-and-bundled Playstation Studios https://www.polygon.com/2020/5/12/21256037/playstation-studios-animated-intro-ps5-games-sony-interactive-worldwide Ghosts of Tsushima State of play thursday https://www.ign.com/articles/playstation-state-of-play-focused-on-ghost-of-tsushima-announced-for-this-week RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
50: Streets of Rage 4, Ring Fit Adventure and Interview with Julia Hardy
This week I’ve been playing Streets of Rage 4, a throwback to mid-90s scrolling beat em ups. I also managed to get my hands on Ring Fit Adventure so I’ve been checking out Nintendo’s fitness-focused RPG. I also sat down to have a chat with Julia Hardy to talk her podcast This Game Changed My Life, her fitness live streams Game To Train and some lockdown game and TV recommendations. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 03:48 Streets of Rage 4 review 11:00 Ring Fit Adventure review 16:50 Interview with Julia Hardy 56:59 Changes to rewards in Destiny 2 1:07:22 Charts 1:08:24 Games coming soon RELATED LINKS This Game Changed My Life https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0874xc6 Game To Train - Julia's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf22mi-khMcowA9W-bbUAjVGEYOpNzQOn - - - Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
News Roundup - Cyberpunk 2077 and Xbox Series X games events and Lost Zelda Artwork
It's Wednesday 6th May, so let's get into the news. CD Projekt Red announces Cyberpunk 2077 event for June https://www.gameinformer.com/index.php/news/2020/05/05/cd-projekt-red-announces-cyberpunk-2077-event-for-june Microsoft to show first party games in July https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2020/05/05/microsoft-will-show-xbox-series-x-first-party-games-in-july-still-promising-halo-for-launch Artwork reveals cancelled Zelda project https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-05-06-artwork-reveals-cancelled-the-legend-of-zelda-project-starring-sheik https://www.patreon.com/SammyConcept Riot confirms game ping latency https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/riot-covid-19-game-ping-valorant-latency/ Jedi Fallen Order sequel franchise https://www.ign.com/articles/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-sequel-franchise RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
News Roundup - Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Xbox Series X Games coming next week, GDC Summer digital-only
It’s Friday 1st May 2020, so let’s get into the news. Microsoft to show Xbox Series X games next week https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-04-30-microsoft-to-show-xbox-series-x-games-via-livestream-next-week Assassin’s Creed Valhalla announced https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/04/29/assassins-creed-valhalla-announced Dota 2 The International 2020 has been delayed https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2020/05/01/dota-2s-the-international-has-been-delayed Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Remastered now available on PC https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-remastered-is-now-available-on-pc/ Summer GDC event now fully digital https://www.ign.com/articles/summer-gdc-now-fully-digital-as-coronavirus-pandemic-continues RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
49: The History of Final Fantasy VII, Gato Roboto and Interview with Piotr from Walkabout Games
This week I've been playing Final Fantasy VII Remake so I thought I'd have a look at the history of the game. I've also been playing Gato Roboto, a cool little Metroidvania about a cat in a mech suit. I also sat down with Piotr from Walkabout games to talk about the stylish, comic book-inspired Liberated, coming soon to Nintendo Switch. Liberated Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/875310/Liberated/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
News Roundup - Super Mario Maker 2 World Maker, Death Stranding PC Delays, RDR2 coming to Xbox Game Pass
This is the News Roundup from This Week In Video Games - giving you the latest Video Games news you need to know in just 10 mins. It’s Thursday 23rd April 2020, so let’s get into the news. Super Mario Maker Update - Build your own worlds https://www.gameinformer.com/2020/04/20/final-super-mario-maker-2-update-lets-you-build-your-own-worlds Lonely Mountain Downhill gets Switch release date https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-04-23-the-brilliant-lonely-mountains-downhill-has-a-nintendo-switch-release-date Death Stranding on PC gets delayed https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2020/04/21/death-strandings-pc-release-has-been-delayed Red Dead 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass as GTA 5 set to leave https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-game-pass-to-gain-red-dead-redemption-2-loses-gta-5 Black Mesa was Steam’s top selling game in March https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/black-mesa-was-one-of-steams-top-selling-new-games-in-march/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
News Roundup - Crysis Remastered, Valorant Anti-cheat and PS5 shortage on launch
This is the News Roundup from This Week In Video Games - giving you the latest Video Games news you need to know in just 10 mins. It’s Monday 20th April 2020, so let’s get into the news. Crysis Remaster Revealed - coming to Nintendo Switch https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-04-16-crysis-remastered-revealed-coming-to-nintendo-switch Riot addresses concerns about anti-cheat in Valorant https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2020/04/14/riot-addresses-concerns-over-valorants-always-on-anti-cheat-system PS5 stock to be limited in the first year https://www.ign.com/articles/ps5-stock-limited-price-higher Just Cause 4 FREE on the Epic Games Store https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/just-cause-4-and-wheels-of-aurelia-are-free-on-the-epic-games-store/ New games coming to Xbox Game Pass & PC https://twitter.com/XboxGamePassPC/status/1250468969762279424 RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
48: Valorant Beta, Call of Duty: Warzone, Over the Alps and Interview with Alien Pixel Studios
This week I've been playing the Valorant Closed Beta, Call of Duty: Warzone, Over the Alps and Unbound: World's Apart Prologue. I was lucky to sit down with the creator of Unbound, Sergiu coming out of Bucharest in Romania, and we discuss the puzzle platform game's development. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 4:26 Valorant Beta First Impressions 11:02 Call of Duty Warzone First Impressions 19:10 Interview with Sergiu from Alien Pixel Studios 45:13 Unbound World's Apart Prologue 47:50 Over The Alps 52:18 Charts 53:10: Coming up soon UNBOUND PROLOGUE https://store.steampowered.com/app/1234810/Unbound_Worlds_Apart_Prologue/ ALIEN PIXEL STUDIO http://alienpixelstudios.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
News Roundup - No Man's Sky Mechs, Lego Mario Release Date, Disco Elysium on Nintendo Switch
It’s Tuesday 7th April 2020, so let’s get into the news. Giant mechs coming to No Man Sky https://www.gameinformer.com/news/2020/04/07/giant-mechs-come-to-no-mans-sky Lego Super Mario gets release date https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-04-07-lego-super-mario-range-releases-in-august Disco Elysium coming to Switch https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2020/04/07/disco-elysium-is-coming-to-switch Last of Us part 2 refunds https://www.ign.com/articles/sony-automatically-issuing-refunds-for-the-last-of-us-part-2-and-iron-man-vr Project xCloud update https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/04/07/project-xcloud-western-europe/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
News Roundup - The Outer Wilds wins BAFTAs, Pendragon, Witchbrook New Look & Valorant Beta
Welcome back to This Week In Video Games, and this is the News Round Up - giving you the latest Video Games news you need to know in just 10 mins. It’s Sunday 5th April 2020, so let’s get into the news. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
News Roundup - Last of Us Part 2 Delayed, Bethesda out of digital E3, FFVII Remake out now
Welcome back to This Week In Video Games, and this is the News Round Up - giving you the latest Video Games news you need to know in just 10 mins. It’s Thursday 2nd April 2020, so let’s get into the news. Last of Us 2 delayed https://kotaku.com/the-last-of-us-ii-delayed-indefinitely-1842646231?rev=1585850473534 Bethesda pulls out of digital E3 replacement https://www.pcgamer.com/bethesda-wont-have-a-digital-showcase-this-year-but-it-still-has-things-to-talk-about/ Call of Duty MW2 Campaign https://www.polygon.com/2020/3/31/21201392/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-2-remastered-campaign-release-date Outer Worlds on Nintendo Switch https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-03-31-the-outer-worlds-lands-on-nintendo-switch-in-june Final Fantasy VII Remake Released in Austrailia https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2020/04/01/people-are-already-playing-final-fantasy-vii-remake-in-australia RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames
47: Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo and Interview with Rami Ismail
This week I've been playing Animal Crossing and I also caught up on the Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo. I was lucky enough to sit down with Rami Ismail, game developer, consultant and advocate of indie games all over the world. I've also been stuck inside, like many of us, so I took a look at some of the best social games out there to keep us social during these interesting times. GameDevWorld https://gamedev.world/ GDC Relief Fund https://wingsfund.me/gdcrelief TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 02:50 Animal Crossing: New Horizons First Impressions 08:48 Interview with Rami Ismail 1:02:10 The best games to help keep you social 1:09:58 Final Fantasy VII Remake Demo First Impressions 1:16:22 Charts 1:17:14 Coming up soon RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
46: Ori and the Will of the Wisps, The Longing and Interview with Anselm Pyta
This week I've been playing Ori and the Will of the Wisps, the beautiful follow up from Moon Studios. I've also been playing The Longing, a new idle indie game. Destiny 2 released their new season of content and with it returns Trials of Osiris, so I'll have a look at that and I have an interview with Anselm Pyta, creator of The Longing. THE LONGING STEAM PAGE https://store.steampowered.com/app/893850/THE_LONGING/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
45: New Xbox Series X details, Coronavirus and Valorant
This week we’ve had new details from the next-generation Xbox courtesy of Phil Spencer and I run down my favourite games on Xbox Game Pass for PC. The Coronavirus is spreading around the world and also effecting the video games industry too. Finally, we’ve got an exciting new game called Valorant coming from Riot games, a new tactical-hero first-person shooter coming in summer 2020 and I look forward to that. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
44: Bleeding Edge Beta, Dead Cells The Bad Seed, LUNA The Shadow Dust and Interview with Beidi Guo
This week I've been playing Bleeding Edge, a new 4v4 hero brawler coming soon from Ninja Theory. I also picked up Dead Cells The Bad Seed the new DLC. I've also been playing LUNA: The Shadow Dust - a new point and click game from indie developer Lantern Studio and I got to speak to one of the creators of the game Beidi Guo in the build-up to launch. LUNA The Shadow Dust https://store.steampowered.com/app/465100/LUNA_The_Shadow_Dust/ The House of Small Cubes by Kato Kunio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0YSFvPTm2A RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
43: Temtem, A Short Hike, Scourgebringer and Interview with Thomas Altenburger from Flying Oak Games
This week I've been playing a few games in early access including Temtem and Scourgebringer. Temtem is a new rival to Pokemon and Scourgebringer is nice new fast-paced, action rouge-lite. Also, I've been playing A Short Hike, an awesome little game. I've been looking forward to a new looter-slasher called Godfall, which is going to be a PS5 launch title. Finally, I got to sit down and chat to Thomas Altenburger from Flying Oak Games and we talked about Scourgebringer. Scourgebringer on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/1037020/ScourgeBringer/ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
42: Most anticipated games of 2020, Control and Interview with Jay Bayliss
This week I've been looking ahead to some of the most anticipated games of 2020 as well as playing through Control, one of 2019's best games I missed. I've also been playing a new indie game called Lenna's Inception, a top-down RPG Zelda-like from Bytten Studio. I also got the chance to catch up with Jay Bayliss from Bytten Studio to talk about the release of Lenna's Inception. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
41: 2020 Predictions, Ape Out and Game Devs talk Streaming Services
This week it’s a new year, and a new decade! Happy New Year! With it being the first episode of the new year it’s time to make some predictions for 2020. I’ve also been catching up on my backlog including Ape Out, one of 2019’s best games. I've also got a best of compilation of interviews from industry experts (Jon Ingold - 80 Days/Heaven’s Vault, Francisco Gonzalez - Lamplight City, Jennifer Schneidereit - Astrologaster, Sam Partridge - Over the Alps) talking about streaming services in videos games... A hot topic for 2020. Hyrule Historia https://www.amazon.com/Legend-Zelda-Hyrule-Historia/dp/1616550414 RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Rate & Review the podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/thisweekinvideogames More ways to listen https://anchor.fm/this-week-in-video-games https://gopod.me/thisweekinvideogames Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
40: Games of the year 2019
This week it's nearly Christmas so I've been looking back at the Games of 2019 - the best, worst and also compiling my Top 10 games of the year list. We also had the Game Awards and some surprises including the reveal of the new Xbox console plus some specs. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
39: Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Lamplight City and Interview with Francisco Gonzalez
This week I've been playing Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order and Lamplight City. I've also been playing around with some PSVR titles and getting ready for the Season of Dawn, which drops in Destiny 2 this coming Tuesday. I also have an interview with Francisco Gonzalez from Grundislav Games, creator of Lamplight City. Peckin' Pixels https://wavingwalrus.itch.io/peckin-pixels Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Let's Play http://bit.ly/36cGzdQ RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Week In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Join the Discord https://discord.gg/2Ha3rf5 Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
38: Pokémon Sword and Shield, Astrologaster & Interview with Jennifer Schneidereit from Nyamyam
This week I've been playing Pokemon Shield, Astrologaster and Bubble Bubble 4 Friends. I’ve also been looking into how video games deliver sequels in a live service world and I was also lucky enough to sit down with Jennifer Schneidereit from Nyamyam and talk about Astrologaster amongst many other things. Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
37: Luigi's Mansion 3, The Outer Worlds and Interview with Sam Partridge from Stave Studios
This week I'm reviewing Luigi's Mansion 3, The Outer Worlds and look at Twitch streamers migrating to Mixer. Also this week I sat down with Sam Partridge from Stave Studios and we talked about his game Over The Alps that launched exclusively on Apple Arcade. I also give my impressions of Destiny 2's new dungeon, The Pit of Heresy, and talk a little about His Dark Materials - a new TV show from BBC and HBO. RELATED LINKS Sign up to Patreon to send in questions/comments/stories and get exclusive and early access content plus shout outs and other rewards! https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
36: Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Return of the Obra Dinn & Interview with Emily Grace-Buck
This week I've been playing Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Return of the Obra Dinn and Sayonara Wild Hearts. Also this week I've got information on the PS5 and also an interview with Emily Grace-Buck, formerly of Telltale Games but now working on a great new game called The Waylanders. 00:00 Introduction 02:40 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 08:30 Return of the Obra Dinn 14:06 PS5 details 20:18 Interview with Emily Grace-Buck 57:15 Sayonara Wild Hearts 62:38 Charts 64:03 Games coming out in the next few weeks Game workers Unite https://www.gameworkersunite.org The Waylanders gameplay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3cVDSSJjss Contact the show - send in questions, video game stories or feedback on something you’ve heard in the episode podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
35: Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, 80 days and Interview with Jon Ingold from Inkle Studios
This week I've been playing Destiny 2: Shadowkeep, Neo Cab, What the Golf and 80 Days. Destiny 2 is back with its big autumn update. Also, 80 days has been released on Nintendo Switch and I've got an interview with Jon Ingold from Inkle Studios to talk about 80 Days and a busy year for the studio. Contact the show - send in questions, video game stories or feedback on something you’ve heard in the episode podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Join This Week In Video Games Discord https://discord.gg/K7ngfcc Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
34: Link's Awakening and Untitled Goose Game
This week I've been playing Link's Awakening and Untitled Goose Game. In the news this week Microsoft plans a public beta for Project XCloud, Last of Us 2 gets a release date and Borderlands 2 becomes the fastest-selling game in 2K history. Link's Awakening guide playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7sO7YXBgXvPx2O9QqVYU81Mdl8DLMSU Join This Week In Video Games Discord https://discord.gg/K7ngfcc Contact the show - send in questions, video game stories or feedback on something you’ve heard in the episode podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
33: Borderlands 3, Fifa 20 and Celeste's Chapter 9 Farewell
This week I've been playing Borderlands 3 and the FIFA 20 demo. In the news this week Overwatch is coming to Nintendo Switch, SNES games are here for the Switch and we;re saying farewell to Madeline in Celeste through Chapter 9. Contact the show - send in questions, video game stories or feedback on something you’ve heard in the episode podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Join This Week In Video Games Discord https://discord.gg/K7ngfcc Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
32: Best of Interviews #2 - Industry advice and The Benefits of Early Access
This week I am on holiday so I'm bringing you a best of compilation of some of the best interviews of the year. On the show I'll talk to industry experts of their process, how they got into the industry and any tips they might have for people looking to get into games. First up I spoke to Hannah Flynn & Toby from Failebetter Games and I asked them 'how they got into the industry?' Next up I spoke to Ben Wander talking about Airborne Kingdom and I asked him 'how do you come up with ideas and work together as a team with The Wandering Band?' Next up I spoke to Nathan Hamley Guard Duty and asked him 'How did you first get into creating games?' Finally I spoke to Angelos and Nikos Pixel Reign and I asked them 'What are the benefits of early access?' Contact the show - send in questions, video game stories or feedback on something you’ve heard in the episode podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
31: Best of Interviews #1 - How to get into the industry and how to approach game design
This week I'm taking a look back at some of the interviews I've conducted in 2019 talking to people like Alasdair Beckett-King (creator of Nelly Cootalot), Dave Gilbert from Wadjet Eye Games, Matt Dabrowski creator of Streets of Rogue and Z from Serenity Forge. Alasdair Beckett-King and I asked him "What is your approach to designing games?" Dave Gilbert and I asked him "How did you get into the industry?" Matt Dabrowski and I asked him "How did you get into the industry?" Z from Serenity Forge and I asked him "Tell us more about value driven games?" - - - Contact the show - send in questions, video game stories or feedback on something you’ve heard in the episode podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
30: Remnant: From The Ashes, Ori And The Blind Forest & GamesCom 2019
This week I've been playing Remnant: From the Ashes and Ori & The Blind Forest. Also this week we've had GamesCom 2019 in Germany with Death Stranding gameplay, Sony buys Insomniac and Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Google Stadia. Contact the show - send in questions, video game stories or feedback on something you’ve heard in the episode podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
29: No Man's Sky Beyond, Axiom Verge & SNES games coming to Nintendo Switch Online
This week I've been playing No Man's Sky Beyond and Axiom Verge. In the news this week clues point to SNES games coming to Nintendo Switch Online, Luke Smith reflects on year 2 of Destiny 2 plus cross save details and a new bubble bobble is coming to Switch. Contact the show - send in questions, video game stories or feedback on something you’ve heard in the episode podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
28: Unavowed, EVO 2019 and Interview with Dave Gilbert from Wadjet Eye Games
This week I've been playing Unavowed and I spoke to the creator Dave Gilbert from Wadjet Eye Games. In the news this week EVO breaks viewer record, Galarian Pokemon details revealed and solos is coming to Apex Legends for a limited time. Unavowed playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7sO7YXBgXsyoXgCUbwISdq6ZyGnTPKZ Buy Unavowed http://www.wadjeteyegames.com/games/unavowed/ EVO finals - Smash and DBFZ http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/2019/08/11/super-smash-bros-ultimate-final-sets-viewer-record-for-evo-2019/ Contact the show - send in questions, video game stories or feedback on something you’ve heard in the episode podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
27: Robbie Swifthand & the Orb of Mysteries, Undertale and Interview with Pixel Reign
This week I've been playing Undertale and Robbie Swifthand and the Orb of Mysteries. I also got some time with the developers, Pixel Reign talking about releasing their game on Nintendo Switch. In the news this week Hero arrives in Smash, Solstice of Heroes 2019 starts in Destiny 2 and PS4 hits 100m units sold worldwide. Destiny 2 - Solstice of Heroes Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuVSeZrSrjQ Contact the show - send in questions, video game stories or feedback on something you’ve heard in the episode podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
26: Blazing Chrome, Oninaki, Octopath Traveler and Fortnite World Cup
This week I've been playing through Blazing Chrome, Oninaki demo and Octopath Traveler. In the news this week the first Fortnite World Cup is in progress this weekend with British players in the mix for the $30m up for grabs, Overwatch reveals a new hero and we take a look inside the gamers brain with Neuroscientist Celia Hodent. The Gamer's Brain: How NeuroScience and UX Can Impact Video Game Design https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gamers-Brain-Neuroscience-Impact-Design/dp/1138089966 Oninaki Demo gameplay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36I08v1-Kos Contact the show - send in questions, video game stories or feedback on something you’ve heard in the episode podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
25: Streets of Rogue, Limbo and Interview with Matt Dabrowski
This week I've been playing through Streets of Rogue and I caught up with the creator Matt Dabrowski for this week's interview. I've also been playing Limbo - a classic little indie platformer. In the news this week Luigi's Mansion 3 gets a release date, Ubisoft cause a fuss with their music for Watchdogs Legion and Respawn have some innovative ways to deal with cheaters in Apex Legends. Stargazing: Moon Landing Special https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0006w6z/stargazing-moon-landing-special 13 minutes to the moon https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3csz4dj Contact the show - send in questions, video game stories or feedback on something you’ve heard in the episode podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
24: Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet, Celeste and Interview with Alasdair Beckett-King
This week I've been playing through Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet and managed to speak to creator, animator and comedian Alasdair Beckett-King. I've also been replaying Celeste and offer up my thoughts on the game. In the news this week Nintendo announce the Switch Lite, Cuphead's coming to Netflix and a Lord of the Rings MMO is coming from Amazon Game Studios. All that and more in a packed podcast. Celeste Summer Games Done Quick 2019 run https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8k7ya_5E8s Video games Afternoon Concert BBC Sounds https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0006fkj Game of thrones game & Flight Fantasy Game of Thrones game https://thronemaster.net https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/products/a-game-of-thrones-the-board-game-second-edition/ Contact the show - send in questions, video game stories or feedback on something you’ve heard in the episode podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
23: Auto Battlers, Cuphead and Summer Games Done Quick 2019
This week I've been checking out an auto battler in Dota Underlords, playing through Cuphead and more of Super Mario Maker 2. In the news this week Summer Games Done Quick raises $3m for charity, Cuphead DLC is delayed and Epic announce they will fund Kickstarter refunds. Outside of gaming I've been watching Spiderman Far from Home and Stranger Things Season 3, I'll go over both of those at the end of the podcast. Destiny 2 - Lumina Exotic Hand Cannon Quest Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhO4mnFwaIU RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
22: Super Mario Maker 2 and The Outer Wilds
This week I've been playing Super Mario Maker 2 and The Outer Wilds. In the news this week GuardianCon raised $3.7m for charity, the Steam Summer Sale starts and Bernie Sanders starts his own Twitch channel. It's a jam packed show, so let's get into it. Check out the This Week In Video Games Super Mario Maker 2 playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU7sO7YXBgXvbkS0daiHGnHMwok3uT9gf If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
21: Gris, The King's Bird and Interview with Zhenghua Yang (Z) from Serenity Forge
This week I've been playing Gris and The King's Bird. I also had the chance to sit down and chat with Zhenghua Yang (Z) from Serenity Forge. In the news this week Harry Potter: Wizards Unite and Dota Underlords has been released as well as news of Dr Mario coming to mobile devices soon. All that plus charts and what's coming up next week. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Support me through Patreon. Follow me on Twitter and Instagram. Like my Facebook page. Subscribe on YouTube for all the latest reviews, clips from the podcast and full archive. Check out the latest on the website all throughout the week. Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us and join in the conversation.
20: Cadence of Hyrule, Destiny 2 Season of Opulence and E3 Predictions Review
This week I've been playing Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring Legend of Zelda and Destiny 2's Season of Opulence. I'll also go over my E3 predictions and see what I got right and wrong. All that plus news, charts and what's coming next week. How to access the menagerie guide - Destiny 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEdan6X5JpA If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us.
19: E3 2019 Press Conferences Review
This week it's been all the E3 press conferences with EA, Xbox, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Square Enix and Nintendo showing off their latest games, streaming technology and peaks at future consoles. It's been an action packed week of announcements - so lets discuss. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us.
18: Google Stadia, The Future of Destiny, Pokemon Sword & Shield
This week it’s pre-E3 hype and we’ve already had some big news concerning Google Stadia, the future of Destiny and Pokemon Sword and Shield. In the news this week Watchdogs Legion is confirmed by Ubisoft, Apple announce Xbox and PlayStation controller support for Apple TV plus news from Celeste DLC and Cuphead in Tesla Cars. All that plus the E3 2019 press conference schedule. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us.
17: A Plague Tale: Innocence, Sunless Skies, Death Stranding & Interview with Failbetter Games
This week I've been playing A Plague Tale: Innocence and Sunless Skies. Also this week I spoke to Failbetter Games about Sunless Skies and their upcoming Vagabond Update coming June 12th. There's also news on Death Stranding, Avengers and new Pokemon games. It's a packed show, so lets get into it. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. Also part of podcoin.
16: Dauntless, Dead Cells and Call of Duty Modern Warfare
This week I've been playing Dauntless and Dead Cells and I'll be reviewing both games. In the news this week the Sonic Movie has been delayed, the new Call of Duty is named, Valve look to release a stand alone Dota 2 Auto-Chess and League of Legends mobile is in development. Playing Hard (For Honour documentary) https://www.netflix.com/title/81083880 Without Fail: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/without-fail Kevin Pietersen: Beast of man https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/series/p0783hz7 No Such thing as a fish: https://audioboom.com/channel/nosuchthingasafish If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us.
15: E3 2019 Predictions, Owlboy and Super Mario Maker 2
This week I'll have a look at some E3 2019 predictions and get into Owlboy for Nintendo Switch. In the news this week Sony & Microsoft team up on Cloud gaming, Nintendo reveal a whole load of detail about Super Mario Maker 2 and Red Dead Online gets a big update. All that plus the charts and what's coming up next week. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us.
14: The Evolution of Looter-Shooters, Heaven's Vault and Raising Kratos
This week I'll look into The Evolution of Looter-shooters - where they came from, what makes them great and not so great. I'll also go through my review of Heaven's Vault - a new open-world narrative adventure game. In the news this week a US Senator wants to introduce legislation against loot-boxes in video games, Outbreak Prime is back in Destiny 2, Raising Kratos - a new God Of War documentary has been released and more. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
13: Borderlands 3, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Project Scarlett
This week I get into the Borderlands 3 Gameplay reveal and the current state of next-generation consoles including all the info we know about PlayStation 5, Xbox Project Scarlett and Nintendo Switch iterations. In the news this week I'll take a look at some new VR hardware coming from Valve and Oculus, the Sonic The Hedgehog movie trailer and Epic buying out Rocket League developer Psyonix. I round out the show with the all platform charts and what we've got coming up next week. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice. Music by Christian Hounslow and Jaya McQuaid.
12: Katana Zero, Airborne Kingdom & Interview with Ben Wander
This week I'll get into Katana Zero, Blossom Tales and catch up on all the latest news including new games announced for the Megadrive Mini, Capcom releasing their own mini home console and news of Super Mario Maker 2. I've also got an interview with Ben Wander from The Wandering Band talking about Airborne Kingdom - a new city building exploration game. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us.
11. EGX Rezzed 2019 - Interviews featuring Dreams, Chucklefish, Sunless Skies, Space Cows and more...
This week we'll get into EGX Rezzed, a London based video game event held on 4-6 April. I'll get into how I got on and we've got some interviews from developers including Media Molecule, Chucklefish, Orangutan Matter, Lantern Studios, Happy Corruption and Failbetter Games. We'll get into the news this week, the all platform charts and what to expect next week. Dreams - https://www.mediamolecule.com/games/dreams Chucklefish - https://chucklefish.org Jack http://www.orangutanmatter.com Space Cows https://spacecowsgame.com Luna - The Shadow Dust https://www.lantern-studio.com Sunless Skies - http://www.failbettergames.com/sunless-skies/ If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. You can also find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. The music for the show was made by BoxCat Games and you can find out more about them on http://box-cat.com
10: Baba Is You, Guard Duty & Interview with Nathan Hamley
This week we'll get into Guard Duty first impressions - a new point and click adventure game from Sick Chicken Studios. We've also got an interview with the creator Nathan Hamley. We'll also review Baba Is You and check out all the weekly news including Apple's new subscription service, Sega releasing a Megadrive Mini, Borderlands 3 finally announced and Nintendo Switch Online is free with Twitch Prime. We'll also look at the all platform charts and what's coming up next week. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. You can also find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. The music for the show was made by BoxCat Games and you can find out more about them on http://box-cat.com
9: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Google Stadia
This week we'll get into first impressions Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and how I've been getting on in The Division 2. Google have also announced their streaming service for video games and we'll get into the details of that. In the news this week 343 have a little pizza banter with their fans, Anthem improves the loot rate, Nintendo shows off some new indy titles and Sony announce a new video update called State of Play. We'll also get into the weekly charts and what's coming up next week. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. You can also find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. The music for the show was made by BoxCat Games and you can find out more about them on http://box-cat.com
8: The Division 2, Heaven's Vault & Interview with Joe Humfrey from Inkle Studios
This week we'll get into first impressions of The Division 2 and Heaven's Vault - a new open world narrative adventure game from Inkle Studios. We've got an interview with Joe Humfrey - co-founder of Inkle Studios and we'll be talking more about the upcoming Heaven's Vault. In the news this week we'll talk Apex Legends, Hollow Knight, a potential Borderlands 3 tease, BAFTA Game Awards nominations and Microsoft confirm Xbox Live coming to iOS and Android. Finally we'll round out the week with the all platform charts. You can find out more about Heaven's Vault from Inkle Studios on their website https://www.inklestudios.com/heavensvault/ Make sure you follow them on Twitter to keep updated about Heaven's Vault and other great games. https://twitter.com/inkleStudios If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. You can also find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. The music for the show was made by BoxCat Games and you can find out more about them on http://box-cat.com
7: Streaming Services In Video Games, Pokemon, Labo VR, Destiny 2
This week we'll get into the impact of streaming services in video games - we’ll take a look at the current market, the new players about to enter the game, a look at how streaming services have impacted TV and speculating what could happen in video games. In the news this week Nintendo have announced Pokemon Sword & Shield as well as announcing a new Labo VR build-you-own headset. Also The Season of the drifter has started in Destiny 2 and Microsoft have announced a disc-less Xbox One. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. You can also find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. The music for the show was made by BoxCat Games and you can find out more about them on http://box-cat.com
6: Anthem, Metro Exodus and the history of Super Mario Bros 2
This week we get into first impressions of Anthem and my review of Metro Exodus. In the news this week we'll be discussing the Fortnite Festival in Norwich and the fallout of that with Epic, Apex Legends updates and loot, Google's going to GDC and Bowser taking over the top job at Nintendo of America. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. You can also find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ Website: http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Or search 'This Week In Video Games' on your platform of choice to find us. The music for the show was made by BoxCat Games and you can find out more about them on http://box-cat.com
5: Nintendo Direct, Metro Exodus, Tetris 99, Call of Duty 2019 and Yoshi's Crafted World demo
This week we'll take a closer look at the recent Nintendo Direct and all the game announcements. Also in the news we're discussing the recent Activision Blizzard job cuts, The Division 2's open beta, Call of Duty 2019 and Legacy. We dive into first impressions of Metro Exodus, Tetris 99 and Yoshi's Crafted World. We also cover the all platform charts and look forward to Anthem coming next week. Super Mario 2 has been chosen by the community as the first ever game for Game Guild - A feature where we play along together and check in each week on the podcast. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ The music for the show was made by BoxCat Games and you can find out more about them on http://box-cat.com
4: Apex Legends, Wargroove, Xbox Live on mobiles and new games coming to Nintendo Switch Online
This week we'll take a closer look at Apex legends - the battle royale that came out of nowhere with a very successful launch and Wargroove - a fun turn based strategy game. In the news we'll discuss Xbox Live coming to Switch & Mobiles, reports of Blizzard/Activision job cuts, some great new games coming to Nintendo Switch Online, Dr Mario coming to mobiles this summer, a great new free game on Epic's Store and Crimson days coming back to Destiny 2 this week. We'll also have a look at the charts and we'll take a look at what's coming up next week. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ The music for the show was made by BoxCat Games and you can find out more about them on http://box-cat.com
3: Anthem Open Demo, Design Play Disrupt, Apex Legends, Metro Exodus and The Division 2 Beta
This week we look at Anthem's Open Demo, The V&A Museum's Design/Play/Disrupt Exhibition in London and talk about the week's news including Apex Legends, Metro Exodus on the Epic Game Store, The Division 2 Private Beta details, some fan favourite exotic hand cannons coming to Destiny 2 and EA removes FIFA points in Belgium. Finally we'll take a look at what is coming up next week. If you want to take part in future shows contact us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ
2: Anthem VIP Weekend, Metroid Prime 4, Nintendo Indies and Resident Evil 2 Remake
This week we go over the news including Anthem's VIP Weekend, Metroid Prime 4 development reboot and Indie titles coming to Nintendo Switch. We then go through my early impressions of Resident Evil 2 before looking at the weekly charts and what's coming up next week. RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ
1: Preview and 2018 review
This is a preview episode for This Week In Video Games outlining what we'll be covering each week. We kick off the podcast with a quick look back at 2018. If you want to get involved in the show, email us on podcast@thisweekinvideogames.com RELATED LINKS Support This Week In Video Games content https://www.patreon.com/thisweekinvideogames Follow This Week In Video Games on Twitter https://twitter.com/twivgpodcast Follow This Week In Video Games on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinvideogames Like This Week In Video Games on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thisweekinvideogames Check out the latest on the website - updated daily http://www.thisweekinvideogames.com/ Subscribe to This Wee In Video Games YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyIiL5xk1ut5HY6pPnBUXlQ