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Level 67 New Challengers. We welcome back to the adventures of Splacktaw player 1 and player 2 today on another level. This time they are highlighting Cole Train Himself, jumping and dodging through the pre-releases, and ending this level with the news boss. This boss has some powers of #Microsoft looking at new competition, #Stadia also has a new rival emerges on the scene and #PS5 website goes live. Let see if the players can handle this one.  If you want to send us mail? Email us at Games@blackenstudios.com Intro (5min) What have you been playing? AUGUSTUS COLE COALITION OF ORDERED GOVERNMENTS   Augustus Cole, a.k.a. Cole, a.k.a. "The Cole Train," is an adrenaline junkie and former professional Thrashball player who gave up his comfortable sports career to enlist in the COG army after his family was killed by Locust in Jannermont. He was actually one of the first to enlist after Emergence Day--just six days later. Cole has been a prominent character since Gears of War 1.    Cole is charismatic, confident and enthusiastic about everything. He craves action and prefers to take the most direct path to the Locust Horde in any situation. What he lacks in finesse he makes up for in raw energy. He often uses his irrepressible good humour and optimism to cheer up his fellow Gears, especially when things get bleak. Even when the sheer brutality of the war gets to him or he misses his parents, Cole usually hides it in order to not affect morale.   Along with his enthusiasm and charm, Cole is supremely confident in his ability to overcome anything, regardless of the odds, and he hasn't been proven wrong yet. His aggression against the Locust definitely hearkens back to his competitive sports background. -source gearsofwar.com Break 5-minute mark Re Pre Releases #Yakuza5 - Feb. 11th PS4  - “This release marks the first time Yakuza 5 will be available in a physical format in the West, so the collection also includes a genuine Yakuza 5 PS3 case; after 5 years since the game’s original release, series collectors can finally fill the gap in their library!" Yakuza Remastered Collection $59.94   #DARKSIDERSGENESIS - Feb. 4th PS4, XB1, - “From the Dawn of creation, the Council has maintained the balance across existence. Carrying out their orders are the Horsemen, nephilim (powerful beings spawned from the unnatural Union of Angels and demons) who have pledged themselves to the Council and been granted immense power. However, this power came at a tragic cost: the Horsemen were ordered to use their newfound strength to wipe out the rest of their kind. What followed was a bloody battle on Eden where the Horsemen, obeying the will of the Council, annihilated the nephilim. Still reeling from the events on Eden, war and strife have been given a new assignment -- lucifer, the enigmatic and deceptive demon King, has been plotting to upset the balance by granting power to master demons throughout Hell. War and strife must hunt down these Masters, gather information, and ultimately fight their way through a tangled, demonic conspiracy that threatens to forever upset the balance and unravel all of creation. Darksiders: Genesis is an action/adventure that tears its way through hordes of demons, Angels, and everything in-between on its way to Hell and back with guns blazing and swords swinging. Genesis gives players their first look at the world of darkness before the events of the original game, as well as introduces the Horseman strife." Darksiders Genesis - $39.99   #Dreams - Feb. 14h PS4  - “Explore and play in an ever-expanding Dreamiverse bursting with creativity Discover amazing creations from players around the world and experience the awe-inspiring story campaign, Art’s Dream. Learn how to design your own games, animate, make music and more with easy-to-follow tutorial videos – and then share your ideas in an online social network of creativity. The only limit is your imagination. Get inspired with a host of mini-games. Collaborate with others online to create your own content. From the makers of Tearaway and LittleBigPlanet.!" Dreams $39.99   #TheSnackWorld - Feb. 14th NS  - “Let the Dungeon Crawl Begin! A totally new, deliciously meta adventure where high fantasy and high tech collide! A fusion of familiar fantasy favorites with a modern twist for gamers of all generations Become a heroic adventurer in this roguelike RPG, crawling through dungeons in your search for rare treasure, on a mission to seek revenge against the villainous Sultan Vinegar that violated your village! You can even tag along in teams of up to four to take down tenacious tyrants!The Snack World $49.99   Break:    Midas Touch    #PlayStationPlus   #BioShock #Sim4     #XboxGold   #TTIsleofMan (Available February 1 to 29 on Xbox One)   #Call of Cthulhu (Available February 16 to March 15 on Xbox One) #Fable Heroes (Available February 1 to 15 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One) #Star Wars Battlefront (Available February 16 to 29 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One)       News:    #Nvidias GeForce Now is finally out of beta, challenges Google Stadia at $5 a month…   The company’s finally ready to let North America and Europe sign up to pay for its GeForce Now service, starting at $5 a month, while also offering unlimited one-hour free trials that don’t even require a credit card.       Unlike Google, Sony, and Microsoft’s offerings, Nvidia has a very different pitch. It’s your existing library of PC games that you can now play anywhere, instead of having to buy new games and / or subscribe to a Netflix-like catalog. Nvidia supports Steam, the Epic Games Store, Battle.net, and Uplay, and it runs instances of each for you in the cloud. You can log into your accounts, download many of your existing purchases near-instantly to your cloud desktop, sync your old save games, and pick up where you left off in a couple of minutes at most — no patches necessary.             -Source the verge editor Sean Hollister    Ubisoft promises five triple-A games before April 2021…   In a financial call this evening, the company said three of those games will launch in the third quarter of its next financial year (October to December 2020), and two will launch in the fourth quarter (January to March 2021).       So, what are the games? Ubisoft confirmed three of them: Watch Dogs Legion, Gods & Monsters and Rainbow Six Quarantine.       The other two are a Vikings-themed Assassin's Creed and the next Far Cry, according to Kotaku's Jason Screier.             -Source eurogamer editor Wesley Yin-Poole    BioWare plans a 'substantial reinvention' to Anthem…   BioWare will seek to “reinvent” Anthem’s gameplay in a “longer-term redesign” of the embattled online multiplayer action game, studio head Casey Hudson said today in a blog post. This confirms a Kotaku report from November.       “Over the coming months we will be focusing on a longer-term redesign of the experience, specifically working to reinvent the core gameplay loop with clear goals, motivating challenges and progression with meaningful rewards—while preserving the fun of flying and fighting in a vast science-fantasy setting,” Hudson wrote in the post. “And to do that properly we’ll be doing something we’d like to have done more of the first time around—giving a focused team the time to test and iterate, focusing on gameplay first.”              -Source kotaku editor Ethan Gach    Microsoft’s Xbox boss says Amazon and Google are ‘the main competitors going forward’...   Microsoft’s head of gaming and Xbox, Phil Spencer, has revealed that the company sees Amazon and Google as its main competition for the future. Speaking in an interview with newly launched technology publication Protocol, Spencer dismisses Sony and Nintendo’s ability to create a cloud infrastructure that will challenge Microsoft, Google, or Amazon.       “When you talk about Nintendo and Sony, we have a ton of respect for them, but we see Amazon and Google as the main competitors going forward,” says Spencer. “That’s not to disrespect Nintendo and Sony, but the traditional gaming companies are somewhat out of position. I guess they could try to re-create Azure, but we’ve invested tens of billions of dollars in cloud over the years.”             -Source the Verge editor Tom Warren    The official PS5 website is live, suggesting an imminent announcement…   Sony has sneakily launched the PS5 homepage on the PlayStation website, setting the stage for the much rumoured February reveal event for its next-gen console, due to release in Holiday of this year.        As initially spotted on Reddit, both the UK and German versions of the website are now live, and allow users to sign up for all the latest PS5 news directly via email from PlayStation itself, while once again confirming the product's logo and Holiday launch window.             -Source gamesradar editor Alex Avard    'Final Fantasy VII' cafes opening in Tokyo and Osaka to celebrate legendary game’s remake…   The New Square Enix Cafe Tokyo promises 50-percent more seats than the previous location, which was already an awesome place to eat.       The cafes will have full menus inspired by the "Final Fantasy" franchise’s best-loved arc, with the previewed food items so far including a fruit parfait evocative of flower seller (no spoilers!) Aerith and a Moogle sweet bean bun.       The stars of the drink menu are a pair of non-alcoholic cocktails saluting "Final Fantasy VII’s" rivals with extra-long hair and oversize swords. The Cloud drink is a refreshing mix of pine juice and lemon gelatin (colored black, like the darkness that lurks in the hero’s heart), while the Sephiroth’s “bewitching flavor” comes from pomegranate syrup and ginger. Naturally, they’re garnished with a Buster Sword and Masamune, respectively.            -Source Japantoday editor Casey Baseel

Well, that didn’t go well. Are you ready to hit continue?.... Let’s go...Welcome back to the Adventures of Spackataw we’re on Level 65: You ready to hit continue. Player 1 and Player 2 hit continue and we are ready to get back in action. I know we have been missed and we have missed you. Today's level we are hitting you with the releases of this week Jan. 13th 2020 and hitting the news with #switch new console, the confirmation of the new #PS5 and checking out the new #Xbox Series X while catching up with Player 1 and Player 2. (Make the Midus touch noise) If you want to send us mail? Email us at Games@blackenstudios.com #DragonBallZKakarot - Jan. 17th PS4, XB1, PC  - “Relive the story of Goku and other Z Fighters in DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT! Beyond the epic battles, experience life in the DRAGON BALL Z world as you fight, fish, eat, and train with Goku, Gohan, Vegeta and others. Explore the new areas and adventures as you advance through the story and form powerful bonds with other heroes from the DRAGON BALL Z universe." Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot $50.00   #TokyoMirageSessionsFEEncore - Jan. 17th NS  - “The game that brought together the worlds of Fire Emblem and Atlus is coming to the Nintendo Switch system. An interdimensional evil has invaded modern-day Tokyo, resulting in this fantastical barrage of music, style, and Yes, danger. So, fight back! Battle through dungeons to pump up your strategy and creative decimate your foes.Before all hope Fades to black" Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore $59.99 Break:    Midas Touch    #PlayStationPlus   #UnchartedTheNathanDrakeCollection #GoatSimulator     #XboxGold   #StyxShardsofDarkness - Jan 1st - 31st #BatmanTheTelltaleSeries - Jan 16th -  Feb 15th #Tekken6 - Jan 1st - Jan 15th #LegoStarWars2TheOriginalTrilogy - Jan 16th - Jan 31th     News:    Rumor-mill… NEW NINTENDO SWITCH REPORTEDLY SET FOR MIDYEAR RELEASE…   Nintendo is set to release a new model of its popular Switch gaming console in 2020, according to a recent report.       The news comes from Taiwanese site DigiTimes, which says volume production for the new Switch will begin at the end of the first quarter, according to "sources from the related upstream supply chain."       DigiTimes, which has a mixed track record when it comes to reports about Nintendo, also said the Switch would have a magnesium alloy body instead of plastic and comes with a better CPU.              -Source Newsweek editor Philip Martinez    Silent Hill Director Teases A New Game On Twitter…   Masahiro Ito, the art director of Silent Hill 2 and Silent Hill 3 has just teased a new game on his official Twitter account.  It doesn’t give much away, other than saying that he is “working on a title as a core member”, indicating that he is one of the lead developers on a project.  Yet, he also expressed caution by stating that he “hope(s) the title won’t be cancelled“, perhaps making a nod towards Konami cancelling Silent Hills, assuming that this project has anything to do with Konami.              -Source gamebyte.com editor gamebyte staff   Xbox Series X leak shows all the ports you can plug into once the console launches later this year…   According to the latest leak on the Xbox Series X, this time purporting to be sourced from industry insiders, we now know what to expect when it comes to ports on the new Microsoft console. Thurrot.com reports we can expect to see super speed USB-A ports, ethernet, a single HDMI port, optical audio, and the usual power port.       There's another USB-A port on the front of the Xbox Series X, just as you'd find on your Xbox One X today.    The site also notes that there's an extra port on the back that could be for dev debugging.            -Source gamesradar editor Rachel Weber   The HyperKin RetroN Jr. Lets You Play GameBoy Games On the TV…   It’s a little retro console box you can connect to your big-screen TV to enjoy all your classic GameBoy, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Advance games. You can plug any of these three generations of cartridges into the single slot at the top of the device and play games upscaled to 720p through emulation on the big screen.       And in case the RetroN Jr. looks familiar to you, well that’s because it all started off as an April Fool’s joke back in 2017.             -Source  IGN editor Kevin Lee   The PlayStation 5's New logo looks very familiar…   Sony just showed off the PlayStation 5's logo on-stage at CES. It’s...well, yeah, it sure is a PlayStation console logo.    

Welcome to the Adventures of Spackataw we’re on Level 61: Reload Last Save of the AOS Podcast with myself Player 1 Tony and Player 2 Buckity. Well after a well-deserved break we are back in action with a special guest Player 3 Joshy boy. Today we are hitting you re releases and some video game news.    If you want to send us mail? Email us at Games@blackenstudios.com Join and Watch us live every Sunday at 4 pm CST twitch.tv/AOSpodcast  follow us to get alerts when we go live. Follow Us: Facebook @blackengamingnetwork Instagram @blackengaming

Level 60 of the AOS podcast with Player 1, Tony Player 2 The_Buckity, and Player 3 Elijah (5000) Bailey on this crossover episode with The Elijah Bailey Show. This week we cover the all the fun from Nintendo to wrap up E3 2019 and we talk about some of the biggest titles as well as what we are excited about and why. Anytime during your listen send us a tweet @ElijahBaileySho. Remember you can watch us live on twitch at elijah_5000 every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. CST. So join the conversation as the worlds most illustrious podcast, covers it all from the latest video game, film and comic news to this seasons anime. 100% auditorial pleasure right here coming from Blacken Studios! If you want to send us mail? Email us at Games@blackenstudios.com Join and Watch us live every Sunday at 4 pm CST twitch.tv/AOSpodcast  follow us to get alerts when we go live. Follow Us: Facebook @blackengamingnetwork Instagram @blackengaming #E3 #E32019 #Sony #Microsoft #Playstation #Xbox #Spotify #Funimation #Crunchyroll #Twitch #Netflix #BlackenGamingNetwork #YouTube #BlackenStudios #Podcast #Entertainment #StitcherRadio #PodcastAddict #GooglePlayMusic #Anime #VideoGames #Geeks #Nerds #Podbean #iTunes #Patreon

Welcome to the Adventures of Spackataw we’re on Level 59: #UbiE3 and #SquareEnix. Player 1 and Player 2 are still here giving you all the releases and news of 2019 E3. Today we have Player 1 hitting on all that was and forever will be an hour-long gone with Ubisoft while Player 2 hits on all the screams from the fanboys at the SquareEnix conference.   If you want to send us mail? Email us at Games@blackenstudios.com Join and Watch us live every Sunday at 4 pm CST twitch.tv/AOSpodcast  follow us to get alerts when we go live. Follow Us: Facebook @blackengamingnetwork Instagram @blackengaming

Official day 1 of the 2019 Xbox… I mean E3. So as we have discussed for the past month… Sony ain't gonna be here so Xbox had to come correct...so now that we have gone over what Bethesda has done let's hit on if Microsoft was able to hit the mark…with being one of the last consoles that still hold a live press conference at E3 this year was going to have all eyes on them. So with Microsoft holding the cards of Ace of new Console, King of Game Pass, Queen of Games, and the Jack of Streaming... let us see how it holds up. Join and Watch us live every Sunday at 4 pm CST twitch.tv/AOSpodcast  follow us to get alerts when we go live. Follow Us: Facebook @blackengamingnetwork Instagram @blackengaming

Welcome to the Adventures of Spackataw we’re on Level 57 Stadia and E3 Leaks. Today’s Day 1 coverage of the AOS Podcast E3 Coverage. Even though E3 has yet to officially start that does not stop the massive events already going on. We are going to go over the Stadia Connect event giving us all the… well, almost all the details of Google intro Console to change the gaming world. Also, we are going over our largest Rumor Mill. Join and Watch us live every Sunday at 4 pm CST twitch.tv/AOSpodcast  follow us to get alerts when we go live. Follow Us: Facebook @blackengamingnetwork Instagram @blackengaming

Level 55 is here today we are hitting you with the new video game releases for the week of May 20th. Follow up that with some big and interesting news of PlayStation and Xbox shaking hands. Tune in. Join and Watch us live every Sunday at 4 pm CST twitch.tv/AOSpodcast  follow us to get alerts when we go live. Follow Us: Facebook @blackengamingnetwork Instagram @blackengaming #ASSASSINSCREEDIIIREMASTERED - May 21st  NS  - “Relive the American Revolution or experience it for the first time in Assassin's Creed III Remastered, with enhanced graphics and improved gameplay mechanics. Plus, Assassin's Creed III Liberation Remastered and all solo DLC content are included..” Assassin’s Creed III: Remastered $39.99 as of 05/19/2019 #ATELIERLULUATHESCIONOFARLAND - May 21st  PS4, PC,  NS - “Atelier Rorona marked the beginning of the Arland series. And now, following the events of Atelier Totori and Atelier Meruru, comes an all-new story. The latest title is set in a world proceeding the story of Atelier Meruru. The title depicts how characters and locations have changed over time. Set in a world both nostalgic and new, the curtain lifts on another adventure for the alchemist. Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland $59.99 as of 05/19/2019 #RESIDENTEVILORIGINSCOLLECTION - May 21st  NS  - “Coming to the Nintendo Switch on May 21, 2019, Resident Evil Origins Collection includes remastered versions of the critically acclaimed Resident Evil and its popular prequel, Resident Evil 0. Both fans of and newcomers to the Resident Evil series, having sold over 88 million units to date, can experience the origins of the Resident Evil saga at home or on the go. The story in Resident Evil Origins Collection takes players back to July 1998. In Resident Evil 0, Raccoon City's Special Forces division, S.T.A.R.S., has sent its Bravo team to investigate mounting and unusual murders on the city's outskirts. Rookie S.T.A.R.S. member Rebecca Chambers teams up with death row convict and ex-Navy lieutenant Billy Coen in order to survive the nightmares that await them. Resident Evil takes place immediately afterward and players take on the roles of either Chris Redfield or Jill Valentine, as they are forced to take shelter in a mysterious mansion filled with unimaginable horrors. Both games contain limited ammo and survival items, and players will need to keep their wits about them to survive nefarious traps, puzzles, and the undead.” Resident Evil Origins Collection -  $59.99 as of 05/19/2019 #TEAMSONICRACING - May 21st PS4, XB1, PC,  NS - “Team Sonic Racing combines the best elements of arcade and fast-paced competitive style racing as you face-off with friends in intense multiplayer racing. Race together and work together as a team by sharing power-ups and speed boosts. Take control of your racing style - choose from 3 distinct character types and unlock game-changing vehicle customization options to suit your racing style. Speed up. Gear up - team racing at Sonic speed!” Team Sonic Racing $32.84 as of 05/19/2019 Midas Touch #PlayStationPlus PlayStation 4   #Overcooked #Conan Exiles #XboxGold   #Marooners - May 1st - 31st #TheGolfClub2019- May 16th - June 15th #EarthDefenseForceInsectArmageddon - May 1st - Apr 15th #ComicJumper - May 16th - Apr 30th  

Microsoft - Sunday, June 9th 1 pm Pacific With Sony out of the picture this year, this could be a big year for Xbox. It's safe to say we will probably see Gears of War and Halo but will they capitalize on 3rd party developers like Call of Duty Modern Warfare, Cyberpunk 2077 and maybe this is where Rockstar will show what they have working behind the scenes? Bethesda - Sunday, June 9th 5:30 pm Pacific This week we have Rage 2 coming out hopefully it will bring in success, but with last year Bethesda had everybody excited for the new Fallout 76, but with the failure of that game. How will Bethesda address those issues and shine a light on what's to come? They do have Wolfenstein and maybe talk about Doom or Quake... Ubisoft - Monday, June 10th 1 pm PST Ubisoft always comes in with something to show off. Unfortunately and thank goodness it will not be Assassin's Creed this year unless its a tease of some of the Vikings that might come in 2020. Will we see more news on Beyond Good and Evil?? Or will we finally be able to set the sails in Skulls and Bones. Square Enix - Monday, June 10th 6 pm PST With Fan’s disappointed from last years E3 for some reason even though we did get an amazing Tomb Raider and Kingdom Hearts 3. Will they be able to keep the excitement going with the early reveal of Final Fantasy 7 Remake? Could they also ride the hype train of Marvel and tease some of the ol lost game Avengers? Nintendo - Tuesday, June 11th, 9 am PST With the Great Reggie gone what will the digital presentation hold for us this year. We can definitely say we will see Super Mario Maker 2, Fire Emblem, Pokemon, and Animal Crossing but what else? Will we see a new switch? Or Metroid 4?

Welcome to the Adventures of Spackataw we’re on Level 54 State of Play part 2. I’m player 1 Tony “Player 2 Buckity” and Player 3 Ceavn. We have a level jam-packed with news, from the pre-releases of #Rage2 to Gaming with Ceavn as he tells us how we felt about Detroit Become All Humans, after that, we talk about the New #TomClanceyBreakingPoint and jumping right into the #Playstations State of Play…. That’s a lot of Sony talk where is #Microsoft ...that's right they are getting ready to have possibly the largest E3 ever. In Checkpoint, we are going to give you the schedules and our predictions of 2019 E3. Join and Watch us live every Sunday at 4 pm CST twitch.tv/AOSpodcast  follow us to get alerts when we go live. Follow Us: Facebook @blackengamingnetwork Instagram @blackengaming #APLAGUETALEINNOCENCE - May 14th  PS4, XB1, PC  - “Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history. Hunted by Inquisition soldiers and surrounded by unstoppable swarms of rats, Amicia and Hugo will come to know and trust each other. As they struggle to survive against overwhelming odds, they will fight to find purpose in this brutal, unforgiving world. Pre-order now and get three alternative outfits and coats of arms.” A Plague Tale: Innocence $41.86 as of 05/12/2019 #Rage2 - May 14th  PS4, XB1, PC  - “Dive headfirst into a world devoid of society, law, and order. RAGE 2 brings together two studio powerhouses–Avalanche Studios, masters of open world insanity, and id Software, creators of the first-person shooter –to deliver a carnival of carnage where you can go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything. An asteroid has annihilated 80% of the earth’s population, and humanity’s numbers are dwindling. Ruthless and bloodthirsty gangs roam the open roads and the tyrannical Authority seek to rule with an iron fist. As Walker, the last Ranger of the wasteland and a threat to their power, you have been robbed of your home and left for dead. Now you’ll have to rage for justice and freedom. With ludicrous vehicle combat, super-powered first-person mayhem, and an open world full of emergent madness, you will tear across an unforgiving wasteland battling sadistic gangs to find the tools and tech needed to crush the oppressive rule of The Authority once and for all..” Rage 2 $59.99 Apex Legends Is Coming To Mobile Devices - GS News Update…   During an EA conference call, investors and EA leaders discussed plans to launch Apex Legends on mobile platforms. No details were provided as to when Apex Legends will come to iOS and Android devices (or if those are the target platforms), but EA is working aggressively to bring the game to more players in more markets around the world.           -Source Gamespot editor Lily Zaldivar   Ghost Recon Breakpoint announced, gets October release date…   After a leak of Ubisoft's Ghost Recon Breakpoint has been formally announced, and it already has a release date: October 4, 2019. Breakpoint is set behind enemy lines on a "mysterious island" with a variety of environments, including fjords and a volcano—plus drones, of course, because it's kind of futuristic in the way Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is. As previously speculated, The Punisher/The Walking Dead actor Jon Bernthal is playing a key role in the game. "You are no longer the hunter," says Ubisoft. Instead, we're being hunted by an equally-elite team, the Wolves, and the title 'Breakpoint' is meant to imply that our mission is on the verge of failure.     When Ghost Recon Breakpoint launches in October, it will be available on the Epic Games Store and Uplay.           -Source pcgamer.com editor pc gamer staff   EA Access subscription service coming to PS4…   Electronic Arts are bringing its EA Access subscription service, which offers early access trials to new games and a library of existing games as part of “the Vault,” to PlayStation 4 this July, the publisher announced.     EA Access for PS4 will cost $4.99 per month or $29.99 annually, the same price as the existing EA Access service on Xbox One.           -Source Polygon editor Michael McWhertor   State of Play: All The Announcements…   Predator: Hunting Grounds revealed during the State of Play.            https://youtu.be/wiSmINxtLC8     MediEvil is unearthed Oct. 25, 2019           https://youtu.be/OdFgmLIjYiw     A New look at Final Fantasy VII remake https://youtu.be/Df0YG3qfZ8E     Away: The Survival Series takes you on a journey into the wild.            https://youtu.be/lIjGxIxQ8ok     Introducing Riverbend, a vocal shoot-and-slash featuring Indie crossovers.            https://youtu.be/CsASJ1r-DLk     Monster Hunter World: Iceborne comes to PS4 Sept. 6            https://youtu.be/MM_936U7cvg           -Source Playstation blog

Welcome to the Adventures of Spackataw we’re on Level 50 and yes WE MADE IT TO 50 here at the AOS podcast. I’m Player 1 Tony Player 2 Buckity and shout out to Leon and Ceavn. Yes, we made it to 50 but we still have a job to do. We are in week 2 of our #StJudeChildren #fundraiser which we will go into detail in a bit. Today we have the re re preleases that include #WorldWarz, #Ourworldisended, ##Konami50thAnniversaryCollectionArcadeClassic, and a Special order 66 to show. We also got the news with PSN name change, #Twitch wants you to sing-a-long, #PUBG gets Banned, #Ubisoft apologizes for homophobic, and much more. St. Jude Children Research Hospital Donation: St. Jude Children Fundraiser We at Blacken Studios and the AOS podcast like to announce we have partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Why did we choose to work with St Jude well I'll just read you their mission statement: “The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay.” and we want to do whatever we can here at Blacken Studios to help. 3 major key points to this organization are: Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food. They believe all a family should worry about is helping their child live. St. Jude has treated children from all 50states and from around the world. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened more than 50 years ago. We are going to break and come back with the re re prelease and after that, we will go into more detail about the May 4th Blacken Gaming Tournament Lemonade with my Beef Stew. Join and Watch us live every Sunday at 4 pm CST twitch.tv/aospodcast  follow us to get alerts when we go live. Facebook @blackengamingnetwork Instagram @blackengaming #WORLDWARZ - April 16th  PS4, XB1, PC - “Humanity is on the brink of extinction. From New York to Moscow and Jerusalem, the undead apocalypse continues to spread. As the end looms, a hardened few band together to defeat the horde and outlive the dead. World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring swarms of hundreds of zombies. Based on the Paramount Pictures film, World War Z focuses on fast-paced gameplay while exploring new storylines from around the world.”   #OURWORLDISENDED - April 18th  PS4, NS - “A Visual Novel that can genuinely square up to the mighty Steins; Gate when it comes to delivering a mind-blowing narrative and high-grade production values. It's what genre fans have been craving- and boy, does this deliver!”   #Konami50thAnniversaryCollectionArcadeClassic - April 18th  PS4, Dital Only - “KONAMI starts its 50th anniversary celebration with this first installment of the Anniversary Collection series of the all-time classics! This collection includes 8 arcade masterpieces of the 80s, from Nemesis to Haunted Castle. Experience these KONAMI classics in all their retro glory, now enhanced with modern features. #StarWarsJediFallenOrder - November 15th   XB1, PS4, PC - “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an upcoming 2019 single-player action-adventure video game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts, set in the Star Wars universe shortly after Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. It was announced during E3 2018 and more detailed reveal took place at the Star Wars Celebration in April 2019. The game will be released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on November 15, 2019.Taking place after Order 66, which started the Galaxy-wide purge of the Jedi Order, players take control of padawan Cal Kestis (portrayed by Cameron Monaghan) – one of the last surviving Jedi”

We are here Level 31 of the AOS podcast titled “We have Giveaways” Yes we have a giveaway but we will talk about that later into the show. On this Level, we have the #newvideogame re re releases from November 12-18th. Followed by the latest #news in the gaming industry. In checkpoint we have the return Jeremy Evan from the End Game Boss Program with our new official segment “War Room Chat” and we will give you details of that in Checkpoint. Join and Watch us live every Sunday at 4 pm CST twitch.tv/aospodcast  follow ts to get alerts when we go live. Follow Us: Facebook @blackengamingnetwork Instagram @blackengaming #SyroReignitedTrilogy - November 13th  PS4, XB1 - “The original roast master is back! Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD. Spyro is bringing the heat like never before in the Spyro Reignited Trilogy game collection. Rekindle the fire with the original three games, Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Explore the expansive realms, re-encounter the fiery personalities and relive the adventure in fully remastered glory. Because when there’s a realm that needs saving, there’s only one dragon to call.” #Fallout76 - November 14th  PS4, XB1, PC  - “Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Skyrim and Fallout 4, welcome you to Fallout 76, the online prequel where every surviving human is a real person. Work together, or not, to survive. Under the threat of nuclear annihilation, you’ll experience the largest, most dynamic world ever created in the legendary Fallout universe. Reclamation Day, 2102. Twenty-five years after the bombs fall, you and your fellow Vault Dwellers—chosen from the nation’s best and brightest – emerge into post-nuclear America. Play solo or join together as you explore, quest, build, and triumph against the wasteland’s greatest threats.” #BattlefieldV - November 15th  PS4, XB1, PC - “Enter mankind’s greatest conflict with Battlefield V as the series goes back to its roots in a never-before-seen portrayal of World War 2. Take on physical, all-out multiplayer with your squad in modes like the vast Grand Operations and the cooperative Combined Arms, or witness human drama set against global combat in the single player War Stories. As you fight in epic, unexpected locations across the globe, enjoy the richest and most immersive Battlefield yet..” #PokemonLetsGoPikachuEevee - November 16th  NS - “Enjoy a great value with this software bundle as you experience an immersive Pokémon adventure to the fullest—includes the Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! game and the Poké Ball Plus accessory! Take your Pokémon journey to the Kanto region with your steadfast partner, Eevee, to become a top Pokémon Trainer as you battle other trainers. Use a gentle throwing motion to catch Pokémon in the wild with either one Joy-Con controller or the new Poké Ball Plus accessory, which will light up, vibrate, and make sounds to bring your adventure to life..” Thank you to “Metacritic.com” and “Amazon.com” on providing us with the upcoming games and descriptions. Also if you use Amazon.com check out our links in the description and Amazon.  

Welcome to another Level of the AOS podcast to we have the return on the Midas Touch were we hit you with all of the PlayStation Plus and XBox Live free games. We also have the re-releases week for November 5th-11th and the news we want you to know about. Also in CheckPoint with the end of the year coming up the talk of the games of the year is always up for discussion. Today Player 1 and Player 2 have our own Blacken Gaming Network categories a few of the games in the running. With that let’s start Level 30 of the AOS podcast. If you want to send us mail? Email us at Games@blackenstudios.com #WorldofFinalFantasyMaxima - November 6th  PS4, XB1, PC, NS  - “Embark on an adventure unlike any before with World of Final Fantasy Maxima. Its charming and stylized visuals are for both the young and the young at heart! Players will collect, raise, and battle iconic monsters by stacking them to form adorable yet strategic monster towers. The memorable legends of Final Fantasy come to life in this imaginative, colorful world as an epic story fit for the smallest of heroes unfolds. Two siblings journey to a mysterious land to rediscover their lost memories. In this peculiar place where stacking things on one’s head is perfectly normal, the young monster tamers will encounter new friends and familiar Final Fantasy heroes as they learn the truth about their pasts. #11-11MemoriesRetold - November 9th  PS4, XB1, PC  - “11th November 1916, a young photographer leaves Canada to join the Western Front in Europe. The same day, a German technician is told that his son is missing in action on the front…They will discover the reality of war, crossing paths, on the front, and the rear, trying to preserve their humanity for their loved ones in the face of disastrous events… If they can come back.At 11am the 11th Day of the 11th Month of year 1918, they will face the biggest decision of their lives… This is the moving story of the end of World War One #Hitman2 - November 9th  PS4, XB1, PC  - “Make the world your weapon. Become agent 47 and dismantle the elusive Shadow client's militia. Think deadly as you travel the globe to take down your targets in 6 new sandbox environments, improvise each assassination, and explore the franchise's most advanced installment to date. Pre-purchase bonus: instant access to Hitman: sniper assassin and 4-day early access.” Thank you to “Metacritic.com” and “Amazon.com” on providing us with the upcoming games and descriptions. Also if you use Amazon.com check out our links in the description and Amazon. Follow Us: Facebook @blackengamingnetwork Instagram @blackengaming Watch us on Twitch @ Twitch.tv/aospodcast  

We welcome back to another Level of the AOS podcast titled Level 29: Heat of the Heat. We have Ceavn back in the studio with Player 1 and Player 2 as we go over Catherine. We also hit you with some re-re-releases and the news you need to know about. If you want to send us mail? Email us at Games@blackenstudios.com Follow Us: Facebook @blackengamingnetwork Instagram @blackengaming Watch us on Twitch @ Twitch.tv/aospodcast #CallofCthulhu - October 30th  PS4, XB1  - “Plunge into Call of Cthulhu, the official video game inspired by Chaosium's classic pen and paper RPG. Uncover the chilling mysteries of this role-playing investigation game, descending deep into a world of creeping madness and shrouded Old Gods within Lovecraft's iconic universe. 1924. Private Investigator Edward Pierce is sent to investigate the tragic death of the Hawkins family in their imposing mansion on the isolated Dark water Island, off the shores of Boston. Between unfriendly locals and dubious police reports, it becomes clear there's more to the case than meets the eye. Soon enough, Pierce is pulled into a terrifying world of conspiracies, cultists, and cosmic horrors. In this world, nothing is as it seems. Sanity is an irregular bedfellow, all too often replaced by whisperings in the dark. Strange creatures, weird science, and sinister cults dominate the Cthulhu Mythos, intent on realizing their mad schemes to bring about the end of everything. Your mind will suffer -- balancing a razor-thin line between sanity and psychosis, your senses will be disrupted until you question the reality of everything around you. Trust no one. Slinking shadows hide lurking figures. and all the while, the Great Dreamer prepares for his awakening.!” #TheQuietMan - November 1st  PS4, PC  - “The Quiet Man is an immersive story driven cinematic action experience that seamlessly blends high-production live action, realistic CG and pulse-pounding action gameplay that can be completed in one sitting. [Square Enix]” #DiabloIIIEternalCollection - November 2nd  NS - “The Diablo III: Eternal Collection is an unparalleled action role-playing experience and contains Diablo III, the Reaper of Souls expansion set, and the Necromancer class together in one definitive volume. Rise as one of humanity's last defenders —Crusader, Barbarian, Witch Doctor, Demon Hunter, Monk, Wizard, or Necromancer—and level up with devastating powers and legendary loot. Lay waste to legions of evil throughout all five acts of the Diablo III storyline, or explore the open world in Adventure Mode to hunt bounties on the elder evils that lurk throughout the mortal realms. Take part in seasonal events and earn exclusive rewards including armor sets, companion pets, and other fiendishly cool goodies.   Thank you to “Metacritic.com” and “Amazon.com” on providing us with the upcoming games and descriptions. Also if you use Amazon.com check out our links in the description and Amazon.

Wow, what a week. We had Call Of Duty and Soul Calibur make a huge splash just to make way for what some to say the #1 most anticipated game Red Dead Redemption 2…..but wait I know player 2 almost forgot We still have Fallout 76. So we welcome you to Level 28: Guess we can talk about Fallout. Player 1 and Player 2 are joined by a Player 3 Joshua Martin who is going to help player 1 out getting Player 2 through this fallout level. We also want to give a huge thank you to Jeremy Evans of End Game Boss Program, Elijah Bailey from ElighBaileyShow, John Stone from SPMP, Daniel and his brother Josh, Joshyboy and Basmine on showing up for our 1st Soul Calibur showdown and the soft launch of our Extra Life Charity event... So let's get this jam-packed show stated. If you want to send us mail? Email us at Games@blackenstudios.com Follow Us: Facebook @blackengamingnetwork Instagram @blackengaming Watch us on Twitch @ Twitch.tv/aospodcast #JustDance2019 - October 23rd PS4, XB1, NS - - “Just Dance 2019 is the ultimate party game with 40 hot tracks from chart-topping hits to family favorites, including "Finesse (Remix)" by Bruno Mars Ft. Cardi B., "Bang Bang Bang" by BIGBANG, "Shaky Shaky" by Daddy Yankee and more!” #Windjammers - October 23rd NS - “Sharpen your throwing and sliding skills and become the world’s best player! Originally released on the NEOGEO arcade system, Windjammers perfectly blends sports and fighting games. Sharpen your throwing and sliding skills, use the best techniques to defeat your opponents, and become the world’s best player !” #MyHeroOnesJustice - October 26th PS4, XB1, NS, PC - - “Whether you want to see the destruction of humanity, or believe heroes should defend those in need, fight to prove your justice in MY HERO One's Justice. The popular weekly Shonen Jump manga series comes to life, as players experience the abilities of fan-favorite characters such as Izuku Midoriya, Katsuki Bakugo, Tomura Shigaraki, and many more in this arena brawler, where you'll get to choose between hero and villain in your path to justice. Utilize quirks and call upon your side-kicks to activate powerful attacks where your environments are at your disposal in total field destruction. The battle doesn't just confine you to the ground - take the fight upwards where buildings and walls become a part of the action.” #RedDeadRedemptionII - October 26th PS4, XB1, - “America, 1899. The end of the wild west era has begun as lawmen hunt down the last remaining outlaw gangs. Those who will not surrender or succumb are killed. After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal divisions threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang who raised him. From the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America at the dawn of the modern age. Pre-Order Red Dead Redemption 2 to get the War Horse and Outlaw Survival Kit: This handsome iron-grey-colored Ardennes War Horse can always be relied on in the heat of the battle. With greater courage and stamina than the average steed, this is a horse that knows how to keep its head under fire. The War Horse is available in Red Dead Redemption 2 Story Mode. The Outlaw Survival Kit contains a collection of key supplies for enduring the rigors of life on the frontier, including items to replenish Health, Dead Eye and more. The Outlaw Survival Kit is available in Red Dead Redemption 2 Story Mode.!” Thank you to “Metacritic.com” and “Amazon.com” on providing us with the upcoming games and descriptions. Also if you use Amazon.com check out our links in the description and Amazon.  

Welcome to Level 27: PlayStation Saves Us from Embarrassment. Where player 1 and player 2 discuss the big title coming to you this week in the re-releases and follow up with some news hitting the gaming world. We also give more details on the Soul Calibur 6 event being held this Friday the 19th at 4 pm CST. Also in the checkpoint, we talk about the how PlayStation has saved us all from Embarrassment with the hope of changing our PSN. If you want to send us mail? Email us at Games@blackenstudios.com Follow Us: Facebook @blackengamingnetwork Instagram @blackengaming Watch us on Twitch @ Twitch.tv/aospodcast Re Re-Releases #LegoDCSuperVillains - October 16th  #NBA2kPlaygrounds2- October 16th  #StarlinkBattleForAtlas - October 16th  #DarkSoulstrilogy - October 19th  #SoulCalibur6- October 19th    Thank you to “Metacritic.com” and “Amazon.com” on providing us with the upcoming games and descriptions. Also if you use Amazon.com check out our links in the description and Amazon.

We welcome to another Level of the AOS podcast Level 26: Enters the King...COD! On today’s Level, we hit you with another amazing list of re-releases including the new Call Of Duty Black Ops 4 followed by our TWITCH SPOTLIGHT. Next, we hit you with some gaming news….and then….in the checkpoint….it goes down!!!! Wanna give a huge shoutout to @Stevetoons and @britt_fisher_007 on our amazing new logo. Twitch Superstar: -Gutternerds- Host: Stevo/Producer Nerdez Podcast Crew: Calvin, Lauren, and Bree Additional Stream Team: JB and Trekxas Art and Research: Shark Schedule: Follow: @twitch.tv/gutternerds Monday - 9pm(Podcast show) Wednesday - 730pm (Multiplayer game night) Thursday - 730 pm (Variety) Friday - 1pm (Stevo Solo Dolo Stream Saturday - 11am (Saturday Morning Retro) Re Re-Releases #SpaceHulkTactics - October 9th #CALLOFDUTYBLACKOPS4 - October 12th#LUIGISMANSION - October 12th#THEWORLDENDSWITHYOUFINALREMIX - October 12th If you want to send us mail? Email us at Games@blackenstudios.com Follow Us: Facebook @blackengamingnetwork Instagram @blackengaming Watch us on Twitch @ Twitch.tv/aospodcast

The fall is here and with that, the Fall games are up and ready. Player 1 and Player 2 get startup Level 25: Let the Gaming Begin!! Player 2 has a long triple-A title in the Re-Re-Release segment with 6 upcoming games. The Midas touch is back with some big hitters from both XBox and PlayStation. Don’t for we also have some new. If you want to send us mail? Email us at Games@blackenstudios.com Follow Us: Facebook @blackengamingnetwork Instagram @blackengaming Watch us on Twitch @ Twitch.tv/aospodcast #ASSASSINSCREEDODYSSEY - October 2nd XB1, PS4, PC - Ubisoft - “Write your epic odyssey to become a legendary Spartan hero. Forge your path in a world on the brink of tearing itself apart. Influence how history unfolds in an ever-changing world shaped by your choices.”Assassin’s Creed Odyssey #ForzaHorizon4 - October 2nd XB1, PC - Mircosoft - “Forza Horizon 4 CHANGES EVERYTHING. Dynamic seasons change everything at the world’s greatest automotive festival. Go it alone or team up with others to explore beautiful and historic Britain in a shared open world. Collect, modify and drive over 450 cars. Race, stunt, create and explore – choose your own path to become a Horizon Superstar.”Forza Horizon 4 #MegaMan11 - October 2nd XB1, PS4, NS, PC - Capcom - “Mega man returns! the newest entry in this iconic series blends classic, challenging 2D platforming action with a fresh new visual style. The new double Gear system boosts Mega Man's speed and power for a new twist to the satisfying gameplay the series is known for. Long-await sequel evil genius Dr. Wily is back to his mischievous ways and invest in an ambitious idea from his time at robot university. The benevolent Dr. Light decides to upgrade Mega man with wily's powerful prototype known as the double Gear system, expanding his abilities for the greatest fight yet for everlasting peace. A visual leap taking a leap forward in visual presentation, the new game features a 2.5D design direction which blends beautiful, hand-drawn environments with lively characters.”Mega Man 11 #FistoftheNorthStarLostParadise - October 2nd PS4, - Sega- “ Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise is a high-intensity action-adventure RPG based within the world of the beloved Fist of the North Star manga. Players take control of protagonist Kenshiro as they progress through an alternate universe of the original story. Prepare to explore the post-apocalyptic wastes of the Earth in a customizable buggy and tear through groups of thugs. Lost Paradise’s world is packed with character-developing and world-building side missions, as well as a collection of hilarious minigames. From buggy races and rhythm-based " Hokuto Shinken" chiropractic therapy sessions to managing a nightclub and more. There are plenty of adventures that explore the world outside of battle in new and creative ways!"Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise #SuperMarioParty - October 5th NS - Nintendo - “Inspired by original Mario Party board game play, the beloved series is coming to Nintendo Switch with new mini-games and play styles that make use of the Joy-Con controllers. The Super Mario Party game includes features like character-exclusive Dice Blocks that add depth to players’ strategy.”Super Mario Party #WWE2K19 - October 5th PS4, XB1, PC - 2K - “WWE 2K19 arrives as the latest entry to the flagship WWE video game franchise and features cover Superstar AJ Styles. WWE 2K19 will showcase a massive roster of popular WWE Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers, as well as NXT favorites. Experience authentic WWE gameplay, extensive creation options, engaging match types, fan-favorite modes and the opportunity to win ONE MILLION DOLLARS*!.”WWE 2K19 Thank you to “Metacritic.com” and “Amazon.com” on providing us with the upcoming games and descriptions. Also if you use Amazon.com check out our links in the description and Amazon. Midas TouchXbox Gold#Overcooked - October 1st- 31st#VictorVran - October 16th - November 15th#StuntmanIgnition - October 1st - 15th#HitmanBloodMoney - October 16th - 31stPlayStation PlusPlaystation4#Fridaythe13thTheGame#LaserLeaguePlaystation 3#MasterReboot#TheBridgePlayStation Vita#Rocketbirds2Evolution#2064ReadOnlyMemories

As player 1 and player 2 pass the End Game Boss (be sure to check them out on any podcasting library), we arrive at Level 24 “Oh No”....well Player 2 made it. Today’s level gives us some big releases and video game news. We want to give a special THANK YOU to everybody who has supported and chatted with us. We are now officially TWITCH AFFILIATE!!! What does that mean? Well, that means we have some cool things in store for you the viewers and listeners. #ValkyriaChronicles4 - September 25th XB1, PS4, NS, PC - Sega - “Valkyria Chronicles 4 takes place in the same timeframe as the original Valkyria Chronicles but focuses on Squad E of the Federation. Commander Claude Wallace and his childhood friends set out to fight for freedom in this desperate war, but bone-chilling blizzards, waves of imperial soldiers, and the godlike powers of the Valkyria stand between them and victory. Together they will experience the painful realities of war. Will the bonds of Squad E's friendships survive the frozen battlefield?” #DragonBaallFighterz - September 28th NS - Bandai - “The critically acclaimed DRAGON BALL FighterZ is now bringing its spectacular fights and all-powerful warriors to NINTENDO SWITCH. Partnering with Arc System Works, DRAGON BALL FighterZ maximizes high-end anime graphics and brings easy to learn but difficult to master fighting gameplay. And on top of being playable on-the-go, this NINTENDO SWITCH version also includes its share of exclusive features.” #FIFA19 - September 28th XB1, PS4, NS, PC - EA - “EA SPORTS FIFA 19 delivers a champion-caliber experience on and off the pitch. Introducing the prestigious UEFA Champions League, offering gameplay innovation that allows you to control the pitch in every moment and providing new and unrivaled ways to play. Experience the dramatic finale to the story of Alex Hunter in The Journey: Champions*, a new mode in the ever-popular FIFA Ultimate Team, additional leagues in Career Mode, and more. Champions Rise in FIFA 19.” Thank you to “Metacritic.com” and “Amazon.com” on providing us with the upcoming games and descriptions. Also if you use Amazon.com check out our links in the description and Amazon.

Player 1 and Player 2 have arrived at the End Game Boss…. Well maybe not the final end game boss, but we have Jeremy Evans from the End Game Boss Program here with us. We are going to hit on the releases that you need to know about and the news we want you to know about. Also chatting with Jeremy about the amazing unique podcast he has created at the EGB. We also have something cool in store for out twitch checkpoint. Special Guest: The End Game Boss himself Jeremy Evans A Gaming & Variety podcast network, that provides a great series of different shows, from video games to talk shows. Current Shows include End Game Boss: Jeremy Evans Area 44: John Robles and Jeremy Evans Bond Never Dies: Travis Hanna and Jeremy Evans Gaming Hall of Rivalries: Jeremy Evans & Curtis Scism   You can find him @retroamp007 If you want to send us mail? Email us at Games@blackenstudios.com Follow Us: Blacken Gaming Network on Facebook @blackengaming on Twitter and IG and watch us live at Twitch.tv/aospodcast

Player 1 and Player 2 is back and so is Spider-man!!! And we have special guests. Welcome to Level 22: Here comes Spider-man we hit you with the new game releases and we have Nick on the show ready to test out a new game….. Even tho 2k19 just came out, but let us hope for the best. We also hit you with some news and in the Checkpoint, we talk how far has Spider-man has come since its video game debut in 1982. #BLACKCLOVERQUARTERKNIGHTS - September 14th   PS4, PC - Bandai  “Humanity once came close to being decimated by demons. It was just one mage who saved humankind, known thereafter as the Wizard King, and regarded as a legend. For generations, the Wizard King has protected the people of this magical world. Based on the hit manga and anime series, prepare for a new legend to enter the fray in Quartet Knights!”   #NHL19 - September 14th   PS4, XB1 - EA  “In NHL 19, hockey returns to its roots by taking the game to the great outdoors. Play on outdoor rinks and journey from the pond to the pros in new and returning modes. Compete with and against over 200 of the greatest hockey legends, including Wayne Gretzky, all powered by the cutting-edge gameplay technology Real Player Motion Tech. RPM Tech delivers explosive-edge skating with faster acceleration, and more responsiveness. A new collision physics system also adds bigger, jaw-dropping hits.!”   #SHADOWOFTHETOMBRAIDER - September 14th   PS4, XB1, PC - Square Enix  “Experience Lara Croft’s defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider. In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara must master a deadly jungle, overcome terrifying tombs, and persevere through her darkest hour. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be. The Shadow of the Tomb Raider Limited Steelbook Edition includes a Steelbook and three art cards. Pre-Order Shadow of the Tomb Raider Limited Steelbook Edition now to reserve your copy, while supplies last.” #XENOBLADECHRONICLES2TORNATHEGOLDENCOUNTRY - September 14th   PS4, XB1, PC -  “Guide a group of legendary warriors on a journey through the tragic history that doomed a kingdom and drove a hero down a dark path 500 years before the events of the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 game. Defend yourself from Malos and his forces using all the fury of this refined battle system, allowing you to fight as both the artificial lifeforms known as Blades and their masters, the Drivers..”   Thank you to “Metacritic.com” and “Amazon.com” on providing us with the upcoming games and descriptions. Also if you use Amazon.com check out our links in the description and Amazon kicks a lil back to use.

We are back on Level 21: Musical Chairs. In this Player 1 and Player 2 adventure down the path of this week’s upcoming games, with it being the 1st of the month the “Midas Touch” is back with the free games you should always take advantage of and some amazing news.  In our checkpoint discuss the upcoming delays this year. Are the changes due to the game not yet being finished or to avoid the monster of games…..Red Dead Redemption 2. #DESTINY 2: FORSAKEN - September 4th   XB1, PS4, PC - Bungie “The Reef has fallen to lawlessness, and now the most-wanted criminals in the galaxy – the Barons & Uldren Sov – have organized a jailbreak at the Prison of Elders. You and Cayde-6 have been sent in to bring law and order back to the embattled facility, but things do not go to plan. Facing insurmountable odds, Cayde-6 ends up paying the ultimate price. Beyond the Vanguard’s authority, you’ll venture into the Reef alone and take justice into your own hands. Explore new regions, awaken new powers, earn a wealth of new weapons, and uncover lost Awoken secrets. The hunt is on.” #NBA 2K19 - September 7th   XB1, PS4, PC - 2Ksports “NBA 2K celebrates 20 years of redefining what sports gaming can be, from best in class graphics & gameplay to groundbreaking game modes and an immersive open-world “Neighborhood.” NBA 2K19 continues to push limits as it brings gaming one step closer to real-life basketball excitement and culture. The NBA 2K19 20th Anniversary Edition includes the following digital items: - 100,000 Virtual Currency - 50,000 MyTEAM points - 20 MyTEAM League Packs (delivered one a week). Build your perfect fantasy team featuring a guaranteed Sapphire LeBron card and more! - 10 MyTEAM Packs (delivered one a week beginning at the start of the NBA season) - 5 LeBron-themed murals for MyCOURT - LeBron MyCOURT design - King's Collection - Nike LeBron apparel & footwear (25 pairs!)” #NascarHeat3 - September 7th   XB1, PS4, PC - EA “There are more ways to race than ever before in NASCAR Heat 3! Build your own race team and compete in the Xtreme Dirt Tour in the newly expanded Career Mode. Prove you are the best driver in the world in the new Online Tournaments feature. Just like real life, new at-track stories mean anything can happen on race day. Plus, all your favorite modes are back and better than ever - including Split Screen, Challenge, Championship, 40-player online, and more. Buckle up, NASCAR HEAT 3 is the racing game you've been waiting for” #SPIDER-MAN - September 7th   XB1, PS4, PC - Insomniac “Sony interactive entertainment, Insomniac games, and Marvel have teamed up to create a brand-new and authentic spider-man adventure. This isn't the spider-man you've met or ever seen before. This is an experienced peter parker who's more masterful at fighting big crime in New York City. At the same time, he's struggling to balance his chaotic personal life and career while the fate of millions of new yorkers rests upon his shoulders.” Midas Touch Xbox Gold Xbox OnePrison Architect (September 1-30)Livelock (September 16-October 15)Xbox 360 (compatible with Xbox One)LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars(September 1-15)Sega Vintage Collection: Monster World(September 16-3 Playstation Plus Destiny 2 - PS4God of War III Remastered - PS4Another World – 20th Anniversary Edition, PS3QUBE Director’s Cut - PS3Sparkle 2 - PS VitaFoul Play - PS Vita

We are back on Level 20 500 Million Club. In this Player 1 and Player 2 adventure down the path of this week’s upcoming games and some amazing news from Gamercon. We also give you the description of our new “I wanna Game” segment” with Nick Long.  In our checkpoint, we discuss the 500 Million limited edition PS4 we also take a look at some other limited edition consoles and our opinions. Re Re Releases #MonsterHunterGenerationsUltimate - August 28th   NS - Capcom “This critically acclaimed action RPG series makes its debut on Nintendo Switch. Take on epic hunts on the go or from the comfort of your own home! Choose from 14 different weapon types, mix and match them with unique Hunting Styles and Hunter Arts, or even play as an adorable but ferocious Felyne in Prowler Mode! Featuring the largest cast of monsters for any game in the series, from returning fan favorites to mysterious never-before-seen monsters!” #YAKUZAKIWAMI2 - August 28th   PS4 - SEGA “One year after the 10 billion yen incident, Kazuma Kiryu begins to build a peaceful life with Haruka Sawamura. Tearing him away, an assassination threatens to erupt in an all-out war between the Tojo Clan and the Omi Alliance. Kiryu, the Dragon of Dojima, must travel to Sotenbori, Osaka in an attempt to broker peace between the rival clans, but Ryuji Goda, known as the Dragon of Kansai, will stop at nothing to get his war. In this world, there can only be one dragon.!”   #DivinityOriginalSin2 - August 31st   PS4, XB1 - Bandai Namco  “Choose your race and origin. Choose from 6 unique origin characters with their own backgrounds and quests, or create your own as a human, lizard, elf, dwarf, or undead. All choices have consequences. The Definitive Edition brings thousands of changes based on critic and player feedback since the original launch.”   #NarutotoBorutoShinobiStriker - August 31st   PS4, XB1 - Bandai Namco  “The Naruto franchise is back with a brand new experience in Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker! This new game lets gamers battle as a team of 4 to compete against other teams online! Graphically, Shinobi Striker is also built from the ground up in a completely new graphics style. Lead your team and fight online to see who the best ninjas are!.” Thank you to “Metacritic.com” and “Amazon.com” on providing us with the upcoming games and descriptions. Also if you use Amazon.com check out our links in the description and Amazon kicks a lil back to use.

We are back on Level 19 ”The Rockstars at Rockstar   In this Player 1 and Player 2 hit on the Red Dead Redemption gameplay trailer.  Do our first “Twitch Streamer Highlight” and we still give you the trailers from the games that we want you to know about and the news you need to know about. In our checkpoint, we discuss the legendary rockstars Rockstar! From start to current how did they become the mega-producer Rockstar. You can follow us on the Blacken Gaming Network on Facebook and @blackengaming on Twitter and Instagram. If you want to send us mail? Email us at Games@blackenstudios.com Re Re Releases #TheWalkingDead:TheFinalSeason - August 14th  PS4, XB1. NS, PC - “After years on the road facing threats both living and dead, a secluded school might finally be Clementine's chance for a home. But protecting it will mean sacrifice. Clem must build a life and become a leader while still watching over AJ, an orphaned boy and the closest thing to family she has left. In this gripping, emotional final season, you will define your relationships, fight the undead, and determine how Clementine's story ends”   The Walking Dead: The Final Season - Amazon Link #ShenmueI&II - August 21st  PS4, XB1, PC - “SEGA’s most requested re-release of all time finally comes to a new generation. These pioneering classics deliver an epic story of revenge within a unique open world that is still unrivaled in depth and detail. With an all-new re-release on modern consoles, a new generation of gamers will experience one of the greatest game series of all time. Return to the legendary saga that defined modern gaming. The saga begins…again.”   Shenmue I & II - Amazon Link #LitterDragonsCafe - August 24th  PS4, NS -  “The story opens with a twin brother and sister learning to cook and manage a Small Cafe under their mother's tutelage. All was peaceful and routine until One morning when the twins discover that their Mother has Fallen into a deep sleep and won't Wake up. Suddenly, a strange old man appears to inform them that they must raise a Dragon in order to save her. Working together with three quirky Cafe employees, the two siblings must figure out how to a wrangle a Dragon and manage the family business while finding a way to save their Mother..”   Little Dragons Cafe - Amazon Link #F12018 - August 24th  PS4, XB1, PC - “ F1 2018 is the Officially Licensed game of the 2018 Formula One SeasonPlayers will have access to the Full calendar of circuits for the 2018 Season. The Full roster of official drivers and teams will be available to play in the game”   F1 2018 - Amazon Link Thank you to “Metacritic.com” and “Amazon.com” on providing us with the upcoming games and descriptions. Also if you use Amazon.com check out our links in the description and Amazon kicks a lil back to use.  

Player 1 and Player 2 finished Level 17 Summer Drought. As we know August is the first wave of games to help the heart of the summer getting us ready for the fall so we have some trailers and news to get you ready for the fall.  We will also update the “Midas Touch” games for the Xbox Live Gold and the PlayStation Plus members. In our checkpoint, we hit Nintendo Smash Direct on some gaming news dealing with 2 of our personal favorite games Soul Calibur and SSF. Email: Games@blackenstudios.com  Facebook: Blacken Gaming Network Instagram: @BlackenGaming #Yakuza0- https://www.amazon.com/Yakuza-Zero-Online-Game-Code/dp/B07DP1HHQL/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1533946378&sr=8-1&keywords=yakuza+0++pc&dpID=A13alP1g-FL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch #Deadcells- https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Cells-PlayStation-4/dp/B07DGV72YF/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1533946633&sr=1-2&keywords=dead+cells&dpID=519IvpGau5L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch  #Overcooked2- https://www.amazon.com/Overcooked-2-Xbox-One/dp/B07DPKY4XQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1533946445&sr=1-3&keywords=overcooked+2&dpID=51GPEcITifL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch #WeHappyFew- https://www.amazon.com/We-Happy-Few-Digital-Deluxe/dp/B074T7QHR6/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1533946500&sr=1-2&keywords=we+happy+few&dpID=51tVQU6-SfL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch  #MaddenNFL19- https://www.amazon.com/Madden-NFL-19-Xbox-One/dp/B07D9CVWQH/ref=sr_1_1?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1533946582&sr=1-1&keywords=madden+19  Thank you to “Metacritic.com” and “Amazon.com” on providing us with the upcoming games and descriptions. Also if you use Amazon.com check out our links in the description and Amazon kicks a lil back to use. Xbox Gold #ForzaHorizon2 (August 1-31) #ForHonor (August 16- September 15) Xbox 360 (playable on Xbox One) #DeadSpace3  (August 1-15) #EpicMickey2:ThepowerofTwo (August 16-31) Playstation Plus #MafiaIII (ps4) #DeadbyDaylight (ps4) #KnowledgeisPower (PS Plus Bonus) #HereTheyLie (PS Plus Bonus) #BoundbyFlame (ps3) #SeriousSame3BFE (ps3) #DrawSlasher (ps Vita) #SpaceHulk (ps Vita)  

Player 1 and Player 2 start our Summer Drought. Its Summertime and it may be slow in the gaming world but we are still here to give you the trailers from the games that we want you to know about and the news you need to know about. We will also update the “Midas Touch” games for the Xbox Live Gold and the PlayStation Plus members. In our checkpoint, we discuss the reigning champ Playstation 2. Will there ever be another system that can come close to those sales and records? Email us at Games@blackenstudios.com  Facebook: Blacken Gaming Network Instagram: @BlackenGaming Midas Touch Xbox Gold #AssaultAndroidCactus (July 1-31) #DeathSquared (July 16-August 15) Xbox 360 (playable on Xbox One) #VirtuaFighter5FinalShowdown (July 1-15) #TomClancysSplinterCellConviction (July 16-31) Playstation Plus #HeavyRain (ps4) #Absolver (ps4) #CoDutyBlackOps3 (ps4) #Rayman3HD (ps3) #DeceptionIVTheNightmare Princess (ps3) #SpaceOverloads (ps Vita) #ZeroEscapeZeroTimeDilemma (ps Vita) If you want to send us mail? Email us at Games@blackenstudios.com 

On Level 14 we welcome back Player 1 and Player 2 as we prepare for #E32018. We also give the fast run through of the “Games of the Month” for May 2018 and break down the games coming to us for the full month of June 2018. In the “Midas Touch,” we hit you with the release of games for the Xbox Live Gold and the PlayStation Plus members. After that, your player 1 and player 2 hit you with what we know and what we want out of 2018 E3 Video Game Expo. Re Re Releases May 1st- June 5th #DONKEYKONG COUNTRYTROPICALFREEZE - May 4th #STATEOFDECAY2 - May 18th #DETROIT:BECOMEHUMAN - May 25th #StreetFighter:30thAnniversaryCollection - May 29th #SegaGenesisClassicsCollection - May 29th #BlazBlue:CorssTagBattle - June 5th #OnRush - June 5th Midas Touch Xbox Gold #AssassinsCreedChroniclesRussica June 1st - June 30th #SmiteGoldBundle June 16th- July 15th #SonicAllStarRacingTransformed June 1st - 15th #LEGOIndianaJones2 June 16th - 30th Playstation Plus #XCOM2 - PS4 #TrialsFusions -PS4 #ZombieDriverHD - PS3 #TomClancysGhostReconFutureSoldier PS3 #AtomicNinjas - PS3/PSVita #Squares - PSVita Facebook: Blacken Gaming Network Instagram: @BlackenGaming

Player 1 and Player 2 are back giving you all the gaming release dates on the games you need to know and the new they want you to know. They start off with a new "Game in the Jar" where we talked about #GTA and #CallofDuty. We discuss the games coming out between April .1 - April  17th. Then we dive into the news and talk of #Microsoft to ban 'offensive language' from Skype, Xbox, Office and other services Are they taking our gaming #freedom away? All this in more on this Level of the AOS podcast. Upcoming Games April 1st- April 16th #FarCry5 #MLB The Show 18 #Minit - April 3rd #Extinction - April 10th Midas Touch Releases #XboxGold #TheWitness April 1st - April 30th #AssassinsCreedSyndicate April 16st- May 15th #Cars2:TheVideoGame April 1st - 15th #Deadspace2 April 16th - 30th #PlaystationPlus #InSpaceWeBrawl - PS4 #ToyHome -PS3 #99Vidas - PS Vita #Q*BertRebooted -PS Vita Facebook: Blacken Gaming Network Instagram: @BlackenGaming

Player 1 and Player 2 are back giving you all the gaming relase dates on the games you need to know and the new they want you to know. We have special support in this level with @infectious18 who blesses player 2 with a 1up and @libbawittzjones helping produce and record this level. We discuss the games coming out between March 2018. Then we dive into the news and talk of delays of #DayzGone, new backwards compatible #xboxone games and the #RIP of #PSvita. All this in more on this Level of the AOS podcast.  Upcoming Games March 2018 #DevilMayCryHDCollection - Mar. 13th #BurnoutParadiseRemake - Mar 16th #KirbyStarAllies - Mar. 16th #AssassinsCreedRogue Remake- Mar. 20th #AttackOnTitan2 - Mar. 20th #SeaofThieves - Mar. 20th #AWayOut - Mar. 23rd #NiNoKuniIIRevenant Kingdom - Mar. 23 Xbox Gold #AssassinsCreedChronicles: Feb. 16th - March 15th #TrialsoftheBloodDragon: March 1-31st #BraveTheVideoGame: March 1st - 15th #QuantumConundrum: March 16th - 31st #Superhot: March 16th- April 15th Playstation Plus #Bloodborne-PS4 #Ratchet&Clank-PS4 #LegendofKay-PS3 #MightNo9-PS3 #ClairExtendedCut-PS Vita #BombingBusters-PS Vita   Facebook: Blacken Gaming Network Instagram: @BlackenGaming

Player 1 and Player 2 are back giving you all the gaming release dates on the games you need to know and the new they want you to know. They start off with a new "Game in the Jar" where we talked about #GTA and #CallofDuty. We discuss the games coming out between April .1 - April  17th. Then we dive into the news and talk of #Microsoft to ban 'offensive language' from Skype, Xbox, Office and other services Are they taking our gaming #freedom away? All this in more on this Level of the AOS podcast.  Upcoming Games Feb 15th- Feb 30th #UFC 3 - PS4, XB1 Feb 2nd #ShadowoftheColossus - PS4 Feb 5th #TheSevenDeadlySins - PS4 Feb 9th #DragonQuestBuilders - NS Feb 9th Midas Touch Releases #ShadowWarrior -xb1 - Feb 1-28 #SplitSecond -360- Feb 1-15 Playstation Plus #Knack -ps4 #Rime -ps4 #SpelunkerHD -ps3 #MugenSouls Z -ps3 #GrandKingdom -PS Vita #ExilesEnd -PS Vita     Facebook: Blacken Gaming Network Instagram: @BlackenGaming

 Welcome to the AOS podcast from Blacken Gaming Network. We discuss upcoming video games, our current games we are playing/reviewing, and we also hit on current video game news. Level 8 loads up with your hosts Tony and Buck ready to go. Sorry about the delay from Buck, but we are back at it getting ready to discuss our top games of 2018. Join us and let us know what are you excited about.  Upcoming Games Jan 15th- Jan 30th #THEINPATIENT - Jan 23. PS4 exclusive #supermassivegames #DRAGONBALLFIGHTERZ - Jan 26th. #BandaiNemco #MONSTERHUNTER:WORLD - Jan 26th #Capcom #RAILWAYEMPIRE - Jan 26th -#Kalypso #DISSIDIAFINALFANTASYNT - Jan 30th #SquareEnix Games we look forward to in 2018  #AWayOut 2018#Ace Combat7Skies unknown 2018#AnthemFall 2018#Crackdown 2018#DaysGone 2018#DetroitBecomeHuman Q1/Q2 2018#GodofWar Q1 2018#RedDeadRedemption Q1/Q2 2018#SeaofThieves 3/20/2018#Shenmue3 Q2 2018 Facebook: Blacken Gaming Network Instagram: @BlackenGaming

Welcome to the Blacken Gaming Network. We discuss upcoming video games, our current games we are playing/reviewing, and we also hit on current video game news. Level 3 hits your hosts Tony and Buck with some tough challenges. We discuss the identity issues with the #OpenWorldRPG of Elex. While getting ready for the face-off between the two #Racing giants #Forza7 and #GranTurismoSport. We also talk about the #Horror #Mystery #Game of Chaos; Child and much much more. Tune in to see how we passed Level 3 and what happens to Tony.  Upcoming Games: #Elex - October 17th #GranTurismoSport - October 17th #SouthPark:TheFracturedButWhole - October 17th #WWE2K18 - October 17th #FireEmblemWarriors - October 20th #Chaos;Child - October 24th #JustDance2018 - October 24th #AssassinsCreedOrigins - October 27th #SuperMarioOdyssey - October 27th #WolfensteinIITheNewColossue - October 27th   Follow Us: Facebook: Blacken Gaming Network Instagram: @BlackenGaming

Welcome to the Blacken Gaming Network. We discuss upcoming video games, our current games we are playing/reviewing, and we also hit on current video game news Level 2: Richard Taplin (Buck) and Anthony Neal (Tony) as they rock the mic and giving you the #games that are released from October 1st - October 15th, 2017. We also talk about the #SNESClassic, #ReddeadRedemption2, #NBA2k18, and other games. Join in on #Level 2 of the Blacken Gaming Podcasts  Upcoming Games: #ForzaMotorsport7 - October 3rd #DragonDogma Dark Arisen - October 3rd #Mario&LuigiSuperstarSaga - October 6th #Middle-Earth Shadow of War - October 10th #TheEvilWithin2 - October 13th Follow Us: Facebook: Blacken Gaming Network Instagram: @BlackenGaming      

Welcome to the Blacken Gaming Network. We discuss upcoming video games, our current games we are playing/reviewing, and we also hit on current video game news. Today’s episode we talk about our current video game playing list, upcoming games for 09/11/2017-09/30/2017, and we finish the show with some #Destiny2 and #XBOXONEX aka #Projectscorpio. Join us on this first #Level of #BlackenGaming. Upcoming Games: #Destiny2 – Sept 6th #NHL – Sept 15th #NBALive18 – Sept 15th #NBA2K18 – Sept 15th #MetroidSamusReturns – Sept 15th #MarvelVsCapcomInfinite – Sept 19th #ProjectCars2 – Sept 22nd #DrangonballXenoverse2 – Sept 22nd #FIFA18 – Sept 29th Follow Us on Facebook: Blacken Gaming Network