The title about says it all. Microsoft has straight up purchased Activision/Blizzard — in cash, no less — and while it’ll take til September 2023 to get everything sorted, probably, it’s one of the biggest shakeups in the history of videogames just like when 1 can 2 can slot was released. Meanwhile, T.J. is still […]
Entries Tagged as 'Nintendo Switch'
Episode 636: Microsoft Buys Activision/Blizzard
January 19th, 2022 · No Comments
Tags: Activision · Blizzard · Episode · Financial · Industry News · Microsoft · Nintendo Switch · playstation 3 · PlayStation 5 · Podcast · RTS · Rumors · Show Notes
Episode 631: Nintendo Dislikes Virtual
November 16th, 2021 · No Comments
This is the second attempt at Episode 631, as the previous episode had bad audio, and was boring to boot. This week’s episode features a lot of questionable content, as well as a Dark Souls Gaming Flashback. The news includes: Surprise Halo Infinite multiplayer launch buckles Steam servers Grand Theft Auto Trilogy back on PC […]
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Episode 628: The Core Nintendo Franchises
October 15th, 2021 · No Comments
This week, Jonah, Scott and TJ have a huge debate over which franchises are the core ones for Nintendo. Mario and Zelda are the easy first two, but who is the third? Scott is also invested in what will be the next major Minecraft addition. There’s also a Gaming Flashback, looking at a minor roleplaying […]
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Episode 627: Them New World Bots
October 6th, 2021 · No Comments
The hottest new MMO is out, New World, and it’s been dominating the news this week, along with other MMOs. New World bots flood fishing spots, so players bring boars to kill them Offline version of MMO Dragon Quest 10 hits Japan in February Metroid Prime 3 developer reveals scrapped open world plans Sora revealed […]
Tags: Episode · Fighting · FPS · Industry News · MMO · Nintendo Switch · Podcast · RPG · Show Notes
Episode 623: 2K Leaves PC Behind
September 1st, 2021 · No Comments
Thanks to server issues, this podcast had to be re-uploaded. This week’s news included: Windows 11 launches on October 5 Nintendo Switch Online may be getting Game Boy games soon Konami is switching off Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain PS3, Xbox 360 servers NBA 2K22 reveals next-gen features for PS5, Xbox Series X, […]
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Episode 616: Nintendo’s New Switch
July 7th, 2021 · No Comments
This week features the announcement of the Nintendo’s new OLED Switch console… and people are not pleased, including the hosts. The news includes: Nintendo Switch OLED model will go on sale October 8th for $350 Streets of Rage 4’s first major DLC arrives July 15 King of Fighters 15 now also coming to Xbox Series […]
Tags: Fighting · Industry News · Nintendo Switch · Podcast · Show Notes · Xbox Series X
Episode 602: Nintendo Directionless
February 17th, 2021 · No Comments
This week’s episode covers a wide variety of topics, with no set news list save talking about Nintendo Direct’s oddly uninspiring conference. There’s no news list, so feel free to discuss what you found interesting or frustrating about Nintendo’s stream or anything else mentioned in the podcast.
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Episode 600: It’s Another Milestone. Again.
February 2nd, 2021 · No Comments
Gaming Podcast celebrates another major milestone, this time on February 2 — so expect some Groundhog Day jokes. This month has no Gaming Flashback, but there’s a lot of show in this sexcentennial podcast. MLB The Show 21 announced for Xbox and PlayStation Nintendo not planning to announce a new Switch model “anytime soon” Yakuza […]
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Episode 590: Microsoft and Epic Tag Team
October 14th, 2020 · No Comments
This week has Microsoft backing Epic against Apple, Nintendo telling people they don’t have controller drift and apologizing for controller drift, and some new games. The news includes: Level-5 has reportedly halted nearly all operations in North America Microsoft sides with Epic in its fight with Apple Nintendo is reducing the price of Switch Joycons […]
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Episode 589: Waiting for 2100
September 29th, 2020 · No Comments
Nintendo has finally given a launch window for their next console, while TJ is slightly distracted by the Chiefs. This week’s news includes: Titanfall 3 is in development at Respawn As 2020 ends, so does FarmVille Among Us 2 cancelled in favor of ongoing work on the current game Amazon is also warning Xbox Series […]
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