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Episode 444: Civilization SexyEpisode 444: Civilization Sexy
The new episode was recorded last Wednesday but only posted now due to server issues. In this edition, Jonah, T.J., and Scott all geek out about Civilization VI. They also weigh in fully about the newly revealed Nintendo Switch, and speculate on whether it’s going to be a purchase. (Short answer: depends on how much it costs.)
This week’s news items include:
- Bethesda says “no more” to advance game reviews
- Nintendo pins financial hopes on selling 2 million Switch consoles at launch
- Microsoft announces a VR headset for $299
This week’s Question of the Week: “Are you ready for VR?”
Episode 443: Nintendo Pulls a SwitchEpisode 443: Nintendo Pulls a Switch
So, this episode covers that fact that Nintendo is about to announce their next device, which they did earlier today: the Nintendo NX is now called the Nintendo Switch. The official Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer was also unveiled today too, and the multiplayer aspect is discussed. Jonah advises TJ and Scott to try The Stanley Parable as well.
This week’s news includes:
- Dishonored dev’s The Crossing, put on hold in 2009, gets a new trademark filing
- Red Dead Redemption 2 announced for Xbox One and PS4, but not PC
- Voice actors threaten strike against EA, Activision, and nine other companies
- Grand Theft Auto 5‘s exploding Note 7 mod video yanked from YouTube by Samsung
All this and two Questions of the Week!
Gaming Podcast 140: Cookie CutterGaming Podcast 140: Cookie Cutter
This week we’re pulling a 2-person shift while Don is away being sick and tired. We substituted his astute comments with extra epic insight… okay, we just did as best as we could without him. We flash back to Venture, we do an audio review of Zuma’s Revenge and we kicked it free style with some news:
Halo: ODST Reviews are in- Turbine working on an MMO for the console
- Price Cuts boost sales, initially, but not over the long term
- Infinity Ward Responds to Gearbox … sort of
- Red Octane considering Natal controls
This week’s question of the week, can big companies still innovate with new games?