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Support The Show - https://buymeacoffee.com/supportftg Twitter - https://twitter.com/freshtakespod Youtube – https://youtube.com/freshtakesgaming Join Our Discord - discord.gg/F2JwN7YJeZ TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@freshtakesgaming Kotaku: Report: Twitch Is Hacked And Its Source Code Is In The Wild. https://kotaku.com/report-twitch-is-hacked-and-its-source-code-is-in-the-1847808252 Polygon: Blizzard removes sexually suggestive content from World of Warcraft. https://www.polygon.com/22711256/blizzard-world-of-warcraft-removes-suggestive-content IGN: Diablo 4 Has a New Director - IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/diablo-4-gets-new-director PC Gamer: Activision-Blizzard lawsuits in chaos as federal agency accuses California's DFEH of ethics violations. https://www.pcgamer.com/activision-blizzard-lawsuits-in-chaos-as-federal-agency-accuses-californias-dfeh-of-ethics-violations/ Dexerto: Apex Legends players plan boycott against Halloween event for “health” update. https://www.dexerto.com/apex-legends/apex-legends-players-plan-boycott-against-halloween-event-for-health-update-1673502/ ComicBook.com: Halo Infinite Season Pass Leaks and Xbox Players Are Divided About It. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/halo-infinite-xbox-one-series-x-pc-battle-pass-leak/ Unpopular opinion Twitch pay to win is just fine https://www.ginx.tv/en/twitch/twitch-s-new-boost-feature-is-literally-pay-to-win --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Nick is back and its like we never missed a beat. We talk about Destiny 2, Splitgate, Hades, Bloodhunt and Nicks inability to get his game account deleted for a mobile game. More activision news and its not good. Some great demos coming out in october for Steams Next Fest and Evan says Nintendo is the Apple of video games. Support The Show - https://buymeacoffee.com/supportftg Twitter - https://twitter.com/freshtakespod Youtube – https://youtube.com/freshtakesgaming Join Our Discord - discord.gg/F2JwN7YJeZ TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@freshtakesgaming Kotaku: Here's Everything You Can Play During Steam's Big October Event https://kotaku.com/heres-everything-you-can-play-during-steams-big-october-1847709985 Game Informer: Activision Blizzard Now Under SEC Investigation According To A Wall Street Journal Report. https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/09/20/activision-blizzard-now-under-sec-investigation-according-to-a-wall-street-journal Kotaku: Blizzard's Chief Legal Officer Quits Amid Lawsuit. https://kotaku.com/blizzards-chief-legal-officer-quits-amid-lawsuit-1847714940 Kotaku: We're Just Never Getting Another Titanfall, Are We [Update]. https://kotaku.com/were-just-never-getting-another-titanfall-are-we-1847727356 Hot Hardware: Epic's Tim Sweeney Explodes After Apple Refuses To Allow Fortnite Back Into The App Store.https://hothardware.com/news/tim-sweeney-lashes-out-at-lying-apple-fortnite TechSpot: Steam could soon let you play games while they're downloading. https://www.techspot.com/news/91366-valve-looks-set-introduce-play-while-downloading-featuring.html The Dad: N64 & Sega Genesis Games Are Coming to Nintendo Switch Online This October. https://www.thedad.com/n64-sega-genesis-nintendo-switch-online/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Catching up with special Co-host Chris , aka CMB2G this episode. And boy oh boy do we get into it on Unpopular Opinion. Support The Show - https://buymeacoffee.com/supportftg Twitter - https://twitter.com/freshtakespod Youtube – https://youtube.com/freshtakesgaming Join Our Discord - discord.gg/F2JwN7YJeZ TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@freshtakesgaming Playing: Bloodhunt, Splitgate, Apex, Destiny 2, Cyberpunk 2077 PC Gamer: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake announced. https://www.pcgamer.com/kotor-remake/ Taipei Times: End profit focus, China's gaming firms instructed. https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2021/09/10/2003764106 Eurogamer.net: Respawn moves to reassure concerned Titanfall 2 players after security vulnerability reports cause panic. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-09-09-respawn-moves-to-reassure-concerned-titanfall-2-players-after-security-vulnerability-reports Dot Esports: New World open beta release notes reveal massive changes to weapons, progression, PVP, and more. https://dotesports.com/mmo/news/new-world-open-beta-release-notes-reveal-massive-changes-to-weapons-progression-pvp-and-more The Verge: Google Stadia's director of games has left for Google Cloud. https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/9/22665805/google-stadia-jack-buser-games-cloud https://kotaku.com/epic-wins-big-fortnite-lawsuit-against-apple-1847653612 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

A few warm up articles to get you all started then we dive into multiple reported articles about the investigation into Blizzard and it's HR Practices and toxic work culture. Everything is "alleged" per the investigation but all the reports coming out and the multiple stepdowns of Executive Leaders at Blizzard doesn't paint a great picture. Playing - the ascent, Apex Arenas, curse of the dead gods, watching falcon and winter soldier Support The Show: Buy Us A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/supportftg Twitter - https://twitter.com/freshtakespod Youtube – https://youtube.com/freshtakesgaming Join Our Discord - discord.gg/F2JwN7YJeZ TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@freshtakesgaming Sources: Dexerto: Hot tub streamers abandon Linktree after crackdown on “inappropriate content”. https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/hot-tub-streamers-abandon-linktree-after-crackdown-on-inappropriate-content-1621896/ VICE: Activision IT Worker Secretly Filmed Colleagues in Office Bathroom. https://www.vice.com/en/article/7kvm8g/activision-it-worker-secretly-filmed-colleagues-in-office-bathroom The Verge: Blizzard's head of HR is out. https://www.theverge.com/2021/8/3/22608320/blizard-jesse-meschuk-leave-company-hr-svp PC Gamer: Defensive Activision Blizzard executive deletes her Twitter account. https://www.pcgamer.com/defensive-activision-blizzard-executive-deletes-her-twitter-account/ PC Gamer: Epic has sunk $500M into the Epic Games Store, doesn't expect to make a profit until 2027. https://www.pcgamer.com/epic-has-sunk-dollar500m-into-the-epic-games-store-doesnt-expect-to-make-a-profit-until-2027/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

We got Brant from Ragebarrell hanging out with Evan and Nick. Some good news tidbits and discussion then a barrage of questions for Brant Support The Show - https://buymeacoffee.com/supportftg Twitter - https://twitter.com/freshtakespod Youtube – https://youtube.com/freshtakesgaming Glimesh - https://glimesh.tv/FreshTakesGaming Join Our Discord - discord.gg/F2JwN7YJeZabout all the things he does. Kotaku: Tencent Wants To Buy Sumo Group For $1.3 Billion [Update]. https://kotaku.com/tencent-buys-sumo-group-for-1-3-billion-1847317285 Followup on Indiefoxx ban https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/what-happened-to-indiefoxx-controversial-twitch-streamer-remains-banned-1614025/ Joycon drift fixed https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/nintendo-switch-joy-con-drift-hack-fix-the-problem/ Vertagear Sexist Tweet https://kotaku.com/gamer-chair-apologizes-for-bad-tweets-promises-to-do-b-1847319624 Kotaku: Amazon's New MMO Is Killing Some High-End PC Graphics Cards [Update]. https://kotaku.com/amazons-new-mmo-is-killing-some-high-end-pc-graphics-ca-1847335269 SteamDeck Thoughts Interview with Brant from Ragebarrel --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

It's been a few weeks and Evan acts like he doesn't know what he is even doing! General catch up and chit chat, but we get into twitch's ban policy, hackers hacking Apex to save Titanfall and the New Nintendo Switch. Support The Show - https://buymeacoffee.com/supportftg Twitter - https://twitter.com/freshtakespod Youtube – https://youtube.com/freshtakesgaming Glimesh - https://glimesh.tv/FreshTakesGaming Join Our Discord - discord.gg/F2JwN7YJeZ Hackers hack to plea for less hacks?? https://dotesports.com/apex-legends/news/hackers-take-down-apex-servers-as-a-plea-to-save-titanfall-from-hackers GameRant: Indiefoxx's Lost Twitch Partnership and Permanent Ban Could Mean Big Changes. https://gamerant.com/indiefoxxs-twitch-partnership-permanent-ban-policy-changes/ Yahoo Finance: Chinese antitrust regulator to block Tencent's videogaming merger: sources. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chinese-antitrust-regulator-block-tencents-091439306.html Dexerto: Twitch bans with “no reason” could be made unlawful by court. https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/twitch-bans-with-no-reason-could-be-made-unlawful-by-court-1605449/ Topic - new Nintendo switch..is it really an upgrade CNET: Nintendo's OLED Switch is the right move, just not for you. https://www.cnet.com/news/nintendos-oled-switch-is-the-right-move-just-not-for-you/ Unpopular Opinion - Don't let game reviews persuade you not to play a game. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

It's been awhile, Nick and Evan discuss all the fun stuff going on and Zuckerbergs attempt to get streamers to come to his platform. Also Capcom is in some deep lawsuit waters with latest filing against them.. Definitely some compelling stuff Support The Show - https://buymeacoffee.com/supportftg Twitter - https://twitter.com/freshtakespod Youtube – https://youtube.com/freshtakesgaming Glimesh - https://glimesh.tv/FreshTakesGaming Join Our Discord - discord.gg/F2JwN7YJeZ The Verge: Microsoft has turned the Surface Duo into a handheld Xbox. https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/24/22450941/microsoft-surface-duo-xbox-mobile-xcloud-cloud-gaming-dual-screen Kotaku: LittleBigPlanet Servers Closed After Hackers Post Hateful Messages. https://kotaku.com/littlebigplanet-servers-closed-after-hackers-post-hatef-1846952210 Ars Technica: Exclusive: Valve is making a Switch-like portable gaming PC. https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/05/exclusive-valve-is-making-a-switch-like-portable-gaming-pc/ Gizchina.com: Breaking: Nintendo Switch Pro now listed on French retailer, price revealed!. https://www.gizchina.com/2021/06/03/breaking-nintendo-switch-pro-now-listed-on-french-retailer-price-revealed/ Polygon: Artist says Capcom stole her photos for Resident Evil, Devil May Cry games in lawsuit. https://www.polygon.com/22519568/resident-evil-4-copyright-infringement-lawsuit-capcom Kotaku: Facebook's 100% Subscription Money Deal Turns Twitch Streamers' Heads. https://kotaku.com/facebooks-new-100-subscription-money-deal-turns-twitch-1847047549 Xcloud stick https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/10/22527420/microsoft-xbox-tv-app-streaming-stick-xcloud --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Special guest host from Respawn Aim Fire, Holden Depardo joins Evan on this episode to catch up from the 2 year lapse between doing a show together and discuss some news and streaming trends. Also Holden feels a certain kinda way about Epic Games. Support The Show - https://buymeacoffee.com/supportftg Twitter - https://twitter.com/freshtakespod Youtube – https://youtube.com/freshtakesgaming Glimesh - https://glimesh.tv/FreshTakesGaming Join Our Discord - discord.gg/F2JwN7YJeZ Find Holden Twitter - Holden DePardo (@holdendepardo) / Twitter Youtube - Respawn Aim Fire - YouTube PC Gamer: 9,000-player games are right around the corner, and here's what one looks like. https://www.pcgamer.com/9000-player-games-are-right-around-the-corner-and-heres-what-one-looks-like/ ComicBook.com: Xbox Series X Reportedly Picks Up Another Big Exclusive Game. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/xbox-series-x-games-exclusive-starfield/ ComicBook.com: Mortal Kombat and Injustice Studio Reportedly Working on a New Marvel Game. https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/mortal-kombat-11-injustice-3-marvel-game/ Android Police: Stadia is getting two new features it should have had on day one. https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/04/28/stadia-is-getting-two-new-features-it-should-have-had-on-day-one/ Eurogamer.net: Halo Infinite has cross-play and cross-progression. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-04-29-halo-infinite-has-multiplayer-cross-play-and-cross-progression The Verge: Microsoft shakes up PC gaming by reducing Windows store cut to just 12 percent. https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/29/22409285/microsoft-store-cut-windows-pc-games-12-percent --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Discussion on Jade Raymonds new studio for Sony exclusives, Sleazy Dating Sims and Evan realizing his bad eating habits from playing Dishonored. Support The Show - https://buymeacoffee.com/supportftg Twitter - https://twitter.com/freshtakespod Youtube – https://youtube.com/freshtakesgaming Glimesh - https://glimesh.tv/FreshTakesGaming Join Our Discord - discord.gg/F2JwN7YJeZ Steam Flat-Out Refuses To Sell Sleazy Pick-Up Game Super Seducer 3 (kotaku.com) Games that turn 20 years old I Can't Handle How Many Games Turn 20 Years Old This Year (kotaku.com) Gotham Knights Delayed Gotham Knights Has Been Delayed Until 2022 (twinfinite.net) BanHammer 30k Latest Call of Duty: Warzone Bans Hit More Than 30,000 Cheaters (twinfinite.net) GameRant: Outriders Will Brand Cheaters With Visible On-Screen Watermarks. https://gamerant.com/outriders-cheaters-watermarks/ Jade Raymonds new studio https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/16/22334101/jade-raymond-haven-game-studio-playstation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

So much xbox news in this one! Like we really couldn't even put fit all the stuff in the show notes or we'd become an unofficial xbox podcast LOL. Support the show - https://buymeacoffee.com/supportftg​ Twitter - https://twitter.com/freshtakespod​ Youtube - https://youtube.com/freshtakesgaming​ Glimesh - https://glimesh.tv/FreshTakesGaming​ Join Our Discord - https://discord.gg/F2JwN7YJeZ Video Games Chronicle: Microsoft confirms its Bethesda acquisition is complete and ‘some games’ will be exclusive. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/microsoft-confirms-its-bethesda-acquisition-is-complete-and-some-games-will-be-exclusive/ PC Gamer: One of the best PC streaming services is filing for bankruptcy. https://www.pcgamer.com/one-of-the-best-pc-streaming-services-is-filing-for-bankruptcy/ Wccftech: Xbox Getting GeForce Now, Stadia Streaming Through New Browser, Firmware Update Out Soon. https://wccftech.com/xbox-browser-geforce-now-stadia-march-firmware-update/ Notebookcheck.net: Microsoft eyeing up Konami and Sega acquisitions to possibly invigorate waning Xbox console sales in Japan. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Microsoft-eyeing-up-Konami-and-Sega-acquisitions-to-possibly-invigorate-waning-Xbox-console-sales-in-Japan.527726.0.html Video Games Chronicle: It looks like Microsoft is teasing Outriders for Xbox Game Pass. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/it-looks-like-microsoft-is-teasing-outriders-for-xbox-game-pass/ EA Play now available on gamepass for pc https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2021/03/17/ea-play-coming-to-pc-for-xbox-game-pass/ Massive apex ban wave https://www.pcgamer.com/respawn-bans-more-than-700-high-ranked-apex-legends-players/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Bethesda in hot water with a class action lawsuit prior to Microsoft acquisition. New nintendo switch slated for this holiday and other gaming news. Larger discussion on what Alphas, Betas and Demos mean to us and our expectations around them. Buy FreshTakesGaming A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/supportftg Twitter - https://twitter.com/freshtakespod Youtube - https://youtube.com/freshtakesgaming Glimesh - https://glimesh.tv/FreshTakesGaming Join Our Discord - discord.gg/F2JwN7YJeZ VentureBeat: Bethesda faces broad class-action lawsuit over Fallout 4 DLC as Microsoft takeover looms. https://venturebeat.com/2021/02/23/bethesda-faces-broad-class-action-lawsuit-over-fallout-4-dlc-as-microsoft-takeover-looms/ Illinois banning games Illinois legislator is trying to ban violent video games in the state (techspot.com) Kotaku: Report: New Nintendo Switch With 4K Output, OLED Screen Will Release Before Christmas. https://kotaku.com/report-new-switch-with-4k-output-oled-screen-will-rel-1846402776 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Well Evan and Nick had about as much fun doing this episode as can be had Discussion about Stadia and PS5 stick drift in this episode. Also, a very special guest makes an appearance!! Mark those calendars for March 6th... FTG is going live on Glimesh Buy FreshTakesGaming A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/supportftg Twitter - https://twitter.com/freshtakespod Glimesh - https://glimesh.tv/FreshTakesGaming Join Our Discord - discord.gg/F2JwN7YJeZ GameSpot: The Medium Is Already Profitable After Just A Few Days https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-medium-is-already-profitable-after-just-a-few-days/1100-6486938/?ftag=CAD-01-10abi2f Kotaku: Google Stadia Shuts Down Internal Studios, Changing Business Focus https://kotaku.com/google-stadia-shuts-down-internal-studios-changing-bus-1846146761 Kotaku: Stadia Leadership Praised Development Studios For 'Great Progress' Just One Week Before Laying Them All Off https://kotaku.com/stadia-leadership-praised-development-studios-for-great-1846281384 IGN: Terraria on Stadia Canceled After Developer Is Locked Out Of Google Accounts - IGN https://www.ign.com/articles/terraria-on-stadia-canceled-after-developer-is-locked-out-of-google-accounts PS5 Dual Sense Stick Drift https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/ps5-drift-investigation-suggests-dualsense-sticks-have-a-life-of-417-hours/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Evan and Nick catch up while Nick is still recovering from pnuemonia.  What a champ he is!!  Discussions on game optimizations, TenCent buying damn near everything and the best game of 2021 so far and it only takes 5 minutes to beat!! Youtube - https://bit.ly/watchftg BuyMeACoffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/supportftg Our Gear - https://freshtakesgaming.wixsite.com/home/about PC Gamer: Google Stadia fans are excitedly guessing what a mysterious 'Project Hailstorm' could be. https://www.pcgamer.com/google-stadia-project-hailstorm/ The Verge: 2020 Game is a surprisingly fun side scroller about an awful year. https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2021/1/18/22236771/2020-game-side-scrolling-platformer Kotaku: Valve, Capcom & Bethesda Fined $9.5 Million For "Geo-Blocking" PC Games. https://kotaku.com/valve-capcom-bethesda-fined-9-5-million-for-geo-bl-1846096211 Pc Gamer: Tencent Invests in 31 Game Companies https://www.pcgamer.com/amp/these-are-the-31-gaming-companies-tencent-invested-in-last-year/ DSOGaming: The Medium cannot run with constant 60fps on the RTX3080, even at 1080p/High/RT Off settings. https://www.dsogaming.com/pc-performance-analyses/the-medium-cannot-run-with-constant-60fps-on-the-rtx3080-even-at-1080p-high-rt-off-settings/ The Verge: Epic Games Store users claimed 749 million free games last year. https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/28/22254901/epic-games-store-accounts-daily-monthly-active-concurrent-users-storefront-2020-data --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

We had a very special guest on this episode. RoseRaider joined the show and we briefly discussed what we are playing followed by her story about how she started streaming and offers up some great advice for new or seasoned streamers out there!! Buy FreshTakesGaming A Coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/supportftg 100 Subscriber Giveaway - https://youtu.be/DOIMiTSmOXM Twitter - @FreshTakesPod Glimesh - FreshTakesGaming You can find Rose at the following: Twitter - @RoseRaider1 Twitch - RoseRaider1 Glimesh - RoseRaider1 Sources The Verge: Epic Games Store now offers Spotify, signaling app store ambitions beyond just games. https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/17/22183446/epic-games-store-spotify-app-store-ambitions Nintendo Life: Capcom Shares Strict Video Guidelines for Content Creators https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/01/capcom_shares_strict_video_guidelines_for_content_creators Gematsu: EA doesn't have star wars exclusivity anymore https://www.gematsu.com/2021/01/ubisoft-and-massive-entertainment-announce-open-world-star-wars-game --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Nick and Evan briefly discuss the 2020 Game Awards Winners, Indie Studios and the CyberPunk 2077 Launch which leads to the larger discussion on do delays really make game launches any better? 100 Subscriber giveaway on youtube channel - https://bit.ly/watchftg Listener support - https://anchor.fm/FreshTakesGaming/support Get your FTG Merch at https://bit.ly/shopftg Cop understands the hype https://www.dexerto.com/world-of-warcraft/twitch-streamer-avoids-speeding-ticket-thanks-to-wow-shadowlands-1460821/ Halo Infinite is officially launching fall 2021 https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/8/22164440/halo-infinite-launch-date-fall-2021 Gizmodo: Cyberpunk 2077 Reviews Are Out, and I'm Glad I Got This MS Paint Sweater Instead https://gizmodo.com/cyberpunk-2077-reviews-are-out-and-im-glad-i-got-this-1845826659 Cyberpunk 2077 on Base PS4 and Xbox One Units Has Major Issues https://www.ign.com/articles/cyberpunk-2077-on-base-ps4-and-xbox-one-units-has-major-issues The best game, is the game you like, and how you like to play it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Nick and Evan, run through some of the game news for the week and give their picks for the Game Awards category winners!! 100 Subscriber giveaway - https://bit.ly/watchftg Get your FTG Merch at https://bit.ly/shopftg Support the Show! - https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support Join the FTG Discord - https://discord.gg/F2JwN7YJeZ Twitch testing player triggered ads https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/16/21570243/twitch-multiplayer-ads-cpm-bits-streamer Twitchs DMCA ruining IRL streams https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/twitchs-dmca-rules-are-completely-ruining-irl-streams-1455482/ Buy affiliate status on twitch https://kotaku.com/streamers-baffled-by-new-twitch-option-to-buy-affiliate-1845699128 Fortnite in game video chat https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/11/18/21572069/fortnite-houseparty-video-chat-pc-ps4-ps5 The budlight game console https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/17/21571448/bud-light-bl6-console-tekken-soulcalibur WoW designer quits https://www.pcgamer.com/wow-designer-quits-after-13-years-says-hes-unhappy-with-the-state-of-the-game/ Demon souls easy mode https://www.ign.com/articles/demons-souls-ps5-almost-had-an-easy-mode?sf132727074=1 Topic - Game awards nominees and our picks https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/gaming/here-are-the-nominees-for-the-game-awards-2020/ar-BB1b8Dmw Remember... The best game, is the game you like to play and how you like to play it!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Nick and Evan play catch up, reminisce about days before Waze, some possible business advice for streamers oh and the biggest DMCA claims Twitch has ever seen!! Patch Notes - 100 Subscriber giveaway on youtube channel https://bit.ly/watchftg Get your FTG Merch at https://bit.ly/shopftg Get a shoutout on the show and a FTG Pin - https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support Xbox streaming stick https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/23/21529925/xbox-tv-streaming-stick-xcloud-cloud-gaming-phil-spencer-interview Minecraft to require Microsoft Account to play https://www.theverge.com/2020/10/22/21527647/minecraft-microsoft-account-mojang-java Bleeding edge abandoned? https://www.windowscentral.com/has-xbox-and-ninja-theorys-bleeding-edge-been-abandoned Marvel's avengers on its death bed?? https://www.thegamer.com/marvels-avengers-free-currency-dying-free-to-play/ Sony shuts down faceplate company https://www.engadget.com/platestation-panels-discontinued-202340595.html Square Enix Loses on Avengers https://www.pcgamer.com/square-enix-reports-losses-following-release-of-underperforming-marvels-avengers/ Epic will honor vbucks on apple https://www.theverge.com/2020/11/9/21557549/epic-apple-v-bucks-credit-ios-macos-payment-legal-battle Phil Spencer plays elden ring https://www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/phil-spencer-has-played-quite-a-bit-of-elden-ring-calls-it-miyazakis-most-ambitious-game/1100-6484314/ Remember... The best game, is the game you like and how you like to play it!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Patch Notes - 100 Subscriber giveaway on youtube channel https://bit.ly/watchftg Get your FTG Merch at https://bit.ly/shopftg NEWS Microsoft buys Bethesda parent company Zenimax. https://kotaku.com/microsoft-buys-bethesda-parent-zenimax-media-for-7-5-b-1845127153 Amazon's Cloud Gaming Service Luna – https://www.engadget.com/amazon-cloud-game-streaming-luna-reveal-173946193.html "Cyberpunk 2077 dev breaks promise, will force employees to work six days a week - The Verge" https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/9/29/21494499/cyberpunk-2077-development-crunch-time-cd-projekt-red "Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Members Get EA Play on November 10 - Xbox Wire" https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2020/09/29/xbox-game-pass-ultimate-members-get-ea-play-on-november-10/amp/?__twitter_impression=true Gamestop Partners with Microsoft http://news.gamestop.com/news-releases/news-release-details/gamestop-announces-multi-year-strategic-partnership-microsoft Microsoft will give GameStop shares of digital revenues https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/10/microsoft-will-give-gamestop-a-share-of-xboxs-digital-revenues/ Nintendo takes legal action against adult entertainer https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/10/nintendo-forces-rebranding-for-adult-entertainer-pokeprincxss/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

The hosts of FTG sit down with CEO/Head Developer of Glimesh.tv, Luke Strickland and discuss the upcoming streaming platforms philosophy, technology and community. Don't forget to subscribe and enter our giveaway https://youtu.be/DOIMiTSmOXM Get your FTG Merch - https://bit.ly/shopftg 20% Off your order using code "FTG" at https://chubbychow.com Pre- Follow FTG on Glimesh - https://glimesh.tv/freshtakesgaming/p... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Evan and Nick play catch up for a bit and discuss to general topics and tackle discussion on the Mixer shutdown and the slew of streaming platform start ups that have emerged as a reaction of the shutdown. Don't forget to leave a review on your favorite podcast platform or subscribe to the FTG Youtube channel at bit.ly/watchftg Have a question or topic for the show - hit us up on twitter @freshtakespod or or "Submit a Topic" form bit.ly/askfreshtakes FTG Merch - bit.ly/shopftg This episode is sponsored by chubbychow coffee roasters. All FTG listeners get 20% off their order using code "FTG" go to http://chubbychow.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

In this episode we talk about the confusing marketing of all the nintendo switches available or coming soon. Other discussions on Cuphead animated series, Apex cheaters and more. Show notes below Check out our merch store http://bit.ly/shopftg New July Gamepass Additions - https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-07-16-metal-gear-solid-v-killer-instinct-join-julys-xbox-one-and-pc-game-pass-line-up Cuphead Animated Series - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/cuphead-animated-comedy-series-works-at-netflix-1223052?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social Ubisoft Reveals Game LineUp Coming to Game Service - https://twinfinite.net/2019/07/ubisoft-reveals-full-list-of-games-coming-to-uplay/ New Switch already killing switch lite? - https://twinfinite.net/2019/07/incoming-switch-revision-stealing-spotlight-from-switch-lite/ Id software studio director departing - https://www.gameinformer.com/2019/07/18/id-software-studio-director-tim-willits-leaving-company Apex putting cheaters together - https://kotaku.com/apex-legends-will-make-cheaters-play-against-each-other-1836503707 Gears 5 Largest Campaign in Series - https://www.dualshockers.com/gears-5-largest-campaign-in-franchise-history/ Unpopular Opinion - Don't storm area 51 Topic - Bad UI in games --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

New gamepass additions - https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-07-03-dead-rising-4-and-middle-earth-shadow-of-war-joining-xbox-game-pass-this-july EA doesn’t like being the bad guy - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-struggles-with-perception-that-were-just-a-bunc/1100-6468234/ Cuphead DLC Delayed - https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-07-03-cuphead-dlc-delayed-until-next-year Hacker gets prison time - https://www.polygon.com/2019/7/3/20680975/soe-hacker-sentenced-derptrolling-austin-thompson-utah Epic Kickstarts Refunds - https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-07-03-epic-games-will-fund-the-cost-of-kickstarter-refunds-for-epic-exclusives Konami points to Sony to answer players - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/konami-says-unexpected-ps-plus-change-was-sonys-de/1100-6468243/ Gears 5 Tech Test Inbound - https://twinfinite.net/2019/07/gears-5-versus-multiplayer-tech-test-will-launch-later-this-month-microsoft-announces/ MS and Sony reduce console production in China - https://twinfinite.net/2019/07/sony-microsoft-to-reduce-console-production-in-china-as-trade-war-unlikely-to-end-soon/ July Game Releases • Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers (PS4, PC) – July 2 • Stranger Things 3: The Game (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – July 5 • Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – July 5 • Sea of Solitude (PS4, Xbox One, PC) – July 5 • Dragon Quest Builders 2 (PS4, Switch) – July 12 • Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order (Switch) – July 19 • AI: The Somnium Files (PS4, Switch, PC) – July 25 • Fire Emblem: Three Houses (Switch) – July 26 • Kill la Kill: If (PS4, Switch, PC) – July 26 • Wolfenstein: Youngblood (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) – July 26 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Are streamers above the law? Are Game Testers considered less than at dev studios? Unpopular Opinion is back this week as well and boy does DsClaw have a good one. This and much more news covered in this weeks episode Check out the FTG merch store!! https://bit.ly/shopftg 20% off with Code S20LE You can now support through https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming and clicking the Support This Podcast button Articles from episode: Mixer Layoffs - https://www.thurrott.com/xbox/208942/microsofts-making-changes-to-mixer-cutting-original-programming-staff# Steam Summer Sale Has Begun - https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-06-26-steam-summer-sale-now-on New Fallen Order Footage Released - https://www.polygon.com/videos/2019/6/25/18744383/star-wars-jedi-fallen-order-demo-gameplay-video-e3-2019 Youtuber Etika dead at 29 - https://www.polygon.com/2019/6/25/18746897/etika-desmond-amofah-death-nypd-police The Wii U is not dead - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wii-u-just-got-an-update-in-2019/1100-6468015/ EA on why Anthem isn't doing well - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-explains-why-it-thinks-anthem-struggled-initial/1100-6467980/ Commodore 64 coming December - https://twinfinite.net/2019/06/the-c64-a-modern-commodore-64-coming-this-december/ Epic CEO defends exclusivity deals - https://www.pcgamer.com/epic-games-boss-defends-exclusivity-strategy/ The Big 3 team up to fight tariffs - https://mspoweruser.com/microsoft-nintendo-sony-collaborate-to-warn-us-government-about-china-trade-tariffs-effects-on-gaming/ Breaking the law has minimal consequences for large streamer - https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2019/06/26/two-weeks-after-suspending-dr-disrespect-for-livestreaming-in-bathroom-twitch-restores-his-channel Game on Stadia will be full price - https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-06-27-dont-expect-games-to-be-cheaper-on-google-stadia Black Ops 4 Testers Are Less Than - https://kotaku.com/the-human-cost-of-call-of-duty-black-ops-4-1835859016 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

After the DSClaw's hiccup fit we dive into all the new from E3 and give love to some indie titles as well. Check show notes below. Xbox Announcements - Scarlett Reveal Halo Infinite Next Gen Launch Title - didn't look next gen though Cyberpunk 2077 New Trailer – Keanu Edition Xbox GamePass for PC – Xbox Gamepass ultimate 14.99/mo BattleToads Announced Gears 5 with new mode Phantasy Start Online 2 – F2P – 2020 Elden Ring – Dark Souls and George RR Martin Blair Witch – Looks Dope , this was a surprise Bleeding Edge – Might be cool, would have to see gameplay Tales of Arise - Minecraft Dungeons - New Elite v2 controller - $179.99 yikes but damn it looks nice MS Buys Double Fine Studio Bethesda Announcements - Todd Howard admits 76 snafu's – nice to see apologetic studio F76 Free To play from 6-10 to 6-17 F76 Battle Royale Mode Doom Eternal Release Date and Battlemode – 11-26-19 Ghostwire Announced – Looks amazing, wonder if was running on next gen DeathLoop Announced – from Dishonored studio arkane.. WANT Orion Technology Unveiled Wolfenstein Younglbood Square Enix Announcements - FFVII Releasing 3-2020 Marvels Avengers – 5-2020 Outriders - From Bulletstorm Devs Oninaki - FFXIV Shadowbringers FFVIII Remastered – On Nintendo Switch Ubisoft Announcements - Watchdogs Legion – Hot Hacking Granny Action Gods and Monsters – Zelda Much Roller Champions – Free play this week The Division 2 DLC Uplay Plus Subcription service Elite Squad Mobile Game Nintendo Direct E3 Zelda Breath of the WIld Sequel Witcher 3 coming to switch Banjo Kazooie coming to smash bros Luigis mansion 3 Indies of Note Bloodroots - demo now - Hamsterdam Speed Brawl - available now Super Space Club An/Round - full game Download overdrive games.co Rawmen - WTF and OMG where has this been Afterparty - oxenfree devs Freedom finger Foregone Lost Ember One Night Stand - visual novel The Inner Friend --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

We are back baby! And what a week to cover. So much info leaking on 2019's E3 , Google Stadia event happened and we now have lots more info on this service. Big changes to Destiny 2 and has bubdrum turned a new leaf on this game?? All that and more on this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

What is up!! We have a special guest.. Holden Depardo this episode from the Respawn Aim Fire podcast. We chat, laugh and carry on like we normally do about video games, but this time Holden is along for the ride --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Discussion in this episode on Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, PSN ID Changes and Activision wants employee pregnancy data? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

What is up everyone!?!? We dive into some of the bioware debacle , new assasins creed leak, prince harry hating fortnite and participation trophies? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

GDC was this week and the hosts discuss some big news announced from Google. Also the continued friendship of Microsoft and Nintendo! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

In this milestone episode we talk about Jade Raymond going to Google, lots of 343 Industries news and are streamers paid too much? Also new segment called "unpopular opinion" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

General catching up and discussion on games as a service with the latest anthem issues. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

In the latest episode the FTG crew discuss the segmentation of game stores and the latest metro game getting pulled from steam due to Epic games deal with dev. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Discussion of anthem, New Res Evil game and tv series. Classic games to get your kids started with. And DsClaw goes off about the changes to DLC --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Can the star wars game franchise be saved? EA cancels open world star wars, overpaid game execs and salty assassins creed odyssey gamers. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Big news to start 2019 from Bungie!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Lots of new to get caught up on. New additions to Xbox GamePass, More Fallout 76 Misses from Bethesda, Women Being Recognized in the Gaming Industry, Lots of 343 Industries/Halo discussion. We also make our picks for the 2018 Steam Awards! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Further drama with fallout 76 and we recap the announcements at the game awards!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Covering the continually developing drama with Fallout 76 and how Bethesda has reacted to it. We also address a well written listener/viewer question. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

We discuss the lack of sony at E3 2019 and what that could mean. We also go through most of the game awards nominees --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

We cover the blizzcon controversy and lead into a bigger issue in gaming --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

The hosts discuss further cloud initiatives now from EA and rumors of a titanfall 3 2019 release. We also get into some friendly console wars discussion. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

We talk about EA's struggles to keep talent, the newly announced Intellivision console, Fortnite, Project Stream and signs of microsoft furthering partnership with nintendo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

Impressions of Project Stream, Destiny Forsaking its day 1 players, Epic suing cheaters. Special Co-host CMB2G joins us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

In episode 4, both bubdrum and dsclaw discuss the new game streaming services on the rise from google and microsoft. We dive into some nongaming stuff like dc and marvel cinema. Always a good time --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

In this episode TheDsClaw and Bubdrum discuss all the happenings with TellTale Layoffs, New Nintendo Switch rumors, THQ Nordic Properties, Speculation upon Speculation and IRL people that look like video game villains? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

The hosts discuss the current state of DLC, expectations when it is free or paid for and how to review games that are constantly being updated --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support

In this very first episode of FreshTakesGaming the hosts discuss the games that made them gamers. We then take a lovely veer of course into the discussion of ROMs and Emulation and the issues surrounding it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/freshtakesgaming/support