Yes, it seems strange that we skipped Episode 391, but it was recorded, but some issues prevented it from being posted. Instead, it’ll come out sometime later this year. For now, Episode 392 features the debut of Scott Dirk, aka Alphashard, as a co-host. There are some audio issues, so be warned.
The news includes:
- Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata passes away at 55
- Kojima’s name removed from Metal Gear Solid V cover
- Fallout 4 is about “freedom“, not being the “best looking game,” says Bethesda
- Shenmue 3 breaks Kickstarter video game record
- Over 50% of parents worry about their children playing video games online
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It’s that time in the life-cycle of the PlayStation 3 where a few of their hit titles go into “classic” game mode, which translate to a price drop. We saw this with a few games like Kameo on the Xbox 360 a year or so after the launch of the console.
Ensemble Studios, owned and operated by Microsoft or, Microsoft Games Studios, has been targed to be dissolved. All employees will find new homes, a large quantity will start a new studio and continue maintaining the later released Halo Wars franchise.