Arcadian Gaming Podcast

We discuss whether or not a person needs to complete a game in order to enjoy it. Trending news includes Sekiro Shadows Die Twice wins GOTY at The Game Awards, Apex Legends is getting an Esports league, Twitch is being sued by a Russian internet company, and Ninja will be streaming Fortnite with Mark Hamill . Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We discuss whether or not we think RNG has made its way into too many competitive games. Trending news includes 2K Game's Bioshock 4 announcement, Dr Disrespect's television deal, Twitch's exclusive streaming contracts with Timthetatman, Lirik, and DrLupo, and Metacritic's removal of six thousand negative Death Stranding reviews. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We get nostalgic about Playstation's impressive and unforgettable 25 years. Trending news includes Riot Games' $10 million gender discrimination lawsuit, Halo Master Chief Collection is the top selling game on Steam, Microsoft has no plans for VR, and Lil Bub has passed away.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

Is cloud gaming good for the consumer? Is it really where we want to go? Trending news includes Amazon's cloud gaming service, Pokemon Sword and Shield tops the sales charts, and Google Stadia has a gender neutral controller.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We discuss whether or not the current trend of casting celebrities for roles in AAA video games is a good thing for the industry moving forward. Trending news includes Google Stadia's rough launch (30:50), Pokemon Sword and Shield won't let you catch them all (45:30), Bioware plans a complete overhaul for Anthem (56:56), and The Game Awards have announced their GOTY list (01:01:47).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We talk all about our trip to Blizzcon 2019 and provide our thoughts on the upcoming game announcements. Diablo IV (01:18), Overwatch 2 (08:40), WoW Shadowlands (18:05), Blizzcon (31:16). Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

In this week's episode we discuss what qualities make a game worthy of the title "Game of the Year." Trending news includes: a study has found insufficient evidence that gaming is a clinical disorder (44:57), Twitch streamer Shroud has officially moved to Mixer (54:26), US Congress has sent Blizzard a letter urging them to reconsider Blitzchung’s suspension (1:03:08), Google has very quietly announced the launch date of Stadia (1:10:17).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We discuss Riot Games' impressive 10-year anniversary video, while comparing these announcements to Blizzard's polished presentation style and current roster of games. Trending news includes Halo Infinite has lost two creative team leads in two months (43:08), Bethesda has announced premium subscriptions for Fallout 76 (49:56), Fortnite rolled out Chapter 2 with a black hole (55:48), and Diablo 4 artwork has been leaked (59:53).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We focus on the aftermath of the Blizzard Hong Kong situation. Trending news includes Twitch affiliates are now able to earn ad revenue (37:56), FIFA 20 tops the sales charts (44:26), and a Gears of War 5 player has been banned for 640 days (49:32).Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We discuss the pros and cons of PC and consoles. Trending news includes the Blizzard Hong Kong situation, a player has spent $62,000 on Runescape, Fortnite revenue plummets, and a pug has been hired as a voice actor in Halo Infinite.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

Gaming industry revenue is down 20% for August 2019, as older games and remakes top the sales charts. Trending news includes Call of Duty: Modern Warfare has an exclusive PS4 game mode and Borderlands 3 becomes the best-selling game in 2K Games history.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

Should you ever pay full price for a remake or remaster of your favorite game? Trending news includes NBA 2K20 features slot machines, prize wheels, and pachinko, and Apex Legends puts a new axe skin behind an insanely high paywall. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We discuss WoW Classic's return to the scene and popularity; will it last? Trending news includes Battlefront II aims to regain the community's trust, Pewdiepie hits 100 million subscribers, and a group of Buddhist monks has won an esports tournament.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

This week we talk solely about Heroes of the Storm with our guest, NotParadox.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We have a special guest this week - Morgan from SwordChomp!!We discuss how our gaming preferences have changed over the years and what games we're enjoying in 2019. Trending news includes Walmart removes violent video game ads and loot boxes are now required to disclose odds.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

We discuss the growing trend of esports vs traditional sports and our expectations for both industries moving forward. Trending news includes Ninja moves to Mixer, Epic Games continues to get backlash over exclusivity, and HOTS releases a new hero: Qhira.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

This week we discuss politics in video games. Are game studios hesitant to center their games around politic narratives due to outrage and cancel culture? Trending news includes the Fortnite World Cup and a recent report on gaming harassment. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

Our main topic this week is time manipulation in games! What games have done this the best? What could devs improve upon in the future? Trending news includes Alinity and her cat, the Google Stadia AMA, and Frank Pearce is leaving Blizzard. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

Is there a positive correlation between replay value and quality? We explore what replay value means to us, and how some of our favorite games implement replay value. Trending news includes EA struggling with being the bad guys, announcement of the Nintendo Switch Lite, and Outer Worlds creative director Leonard Boyarsky talks politics.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

This week we discuss everything weapons! Our favorites, least favorites, most OP and most unforgettable. Trending news includes the top viewed games on Twitch for the first half of 2019, a DDoS hacker has been sentenced to 27 months in prison, and we talk about the Steam Summer Sale.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

In this episode we discuss our top three games released in the past five years. Trending news includes Twitch's new sub-only streams violate games' terms of service, and Summer Games Done Quick raised $3 Million dollars for charity.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

This week we dive into our biggest gaming disappointments and the current state of games being released in an unfinished and broken state. Trending news includes EA calls loot boxes "surprise mechanics", Xbox Live is not a free speech platform, and NBA 2K19 is showing players unskippable ads before games.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

This week we discuss the topic of how companies keep players engaged, and how this model has changed over time. Instead of relying completely on an unforgettable story and unique in-game experience to keep players coming back, big studios now rely on daily logins and new cosmetics. What is the cause, and how can we change it? Trending news includes the Vox Adpocalypse, as well as a recent report that games shown at E3 are too violent.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

This week we focus completely on the presentations held at E3 2019.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

This week we discuss toxicity in competitive gaming: what gaming communities are the worst, our personal experiences with it, the root causes, and potential ways to fix. Trending news includes Riot's release of its new Pro View, the new Death Stranding trailer, and our predictions and expectations for E3 2019.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

What is the secret to Fortnite's success? We discuss the game's consistent ability to adapt and entertain throughout its lifespan, and attempt to hone in on what exactly has made the game a cultural phenomenon. Trending news includes the World Health Organization officially adds gaming disorder to its list of mental health issues, FROM Software and George RR Martin team up to create a new game, and Riot Games is developing a new mobile game.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

Our main topic this week focuses on all things bosses: the coolest, the best-motivated, and the most iconic. Trending news includes a bill to make loot boxes illegal has been introduced, Apex Legends bans 770,000 cheaters, and we discuss the Final Fantasy 7 remake trailer.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

In our main topic we dive into game tropes and mechanics that we hate, ranging from item durability to daily login rewards.Trending news includes Kotaku sold for a significant loss, Q1 gaming industry revenue is down 3%, and we discuss Activision Blizzard's lack of new titles.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

This week we discuss censorship in gaming culture, focusing on three recent stories: Blizzard banning the OK hand gesture, Sony censoring sexual content sold on their platform, and TF Blade being suspended on Twitch for allegedly saying the N word. Trending news this week includes the Gameboy's 30th anniversary, Gamestop records massive losses in 2018, Jedi Fallen Order has no microtransactions, and the announcement of Blizzcon 2019.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

In our main topic this week we discuss the player backlash to Borderlands 3 releasing solely on the Epic Games Store, and Steam's response to user review bombs of the franchise. Trending news includes Call of Duty raises $36 million for veterans, Apex Legends has a major oopsie, Dave goes in-depth on WoW's upcoming patch 8.2, and something has been stinking up recent Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

This week we have a double main topic; we first discuss the newly announced Apple Arcade and then revisit our Google Stadia discussion to talk broadly about how Stadia could potentially affect the entire industry. Trending news this week includes massive EA layoffs, people call for a Sekiro easy mode, and Bethesda confirms no Elder Scrolls 6 footage or discussion at E3 2019.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

This week we discuss Google Stadia in its entirety, from its vast potential to its many underlying questions. Trending news this week includes Metro Exodus earns 2.5 times more than Metro Last Light and Apex Legends makes 92 million dollars in its first month. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

This week we have an in-depth discussion surrounding video game streamers' influence on viewers, advertising, and the entire industry. Trending news includes Halo: The Master Chief Collection is releasing on PC, Anthem's bugs and blunders, and Steam takes steps to remove user review bombs. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

This week we talk about our favorite video game soundtracks and how they've influenced both ourselves and our favorite franchises over they years. Trending news includes the creator of Dark Souls hints at wanting to make a battle royale (or at least journalists say that he did), and Improbable opens two new game development studios. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

This week we discuss the popularity of Battle Royales, as well as the fact that the genre still has a long way to go. We entertain our ideas on what could be potentially be added to the genre to make it less reliant on elements of RNG and more exciting. Trending news this week includes Riot Games hires its first Chief Diversity Officer, Hearthstone announces Year of the Dragon, and what we think about game reviewers' opinions on Dead or Alive 6. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)

In a landscape full of Early Access games and constant patches and updates, what is the significance of a release date? We also attempt to figure out what exactly the product is that you receive when you buy a digital online game. Trending news this week includes Riot Games gives official warnings to RoX and Vega Squadron for "trolling" all-female Team Vaevictus, Microsoft announces two new consoles to be shown at E3, and Nintendo of America hires their new President: Doug Bowser. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/arcadianmedia)