Jon and Wombat discuss what games they've played this week, different tropes, mechanics, and industry b******t, and scream about game facts every week.
It took me too long to upload this because I didn't want to.
Contact Us: glowingweekpointpodcast@gmail.comFollow Wombat on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/vgwombat.bsky.socialJoin Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Kjk4BPNbUWGame Facts: Prince of PersiaHot Shit: Knock At The CabinNews Sources: https://metro.co.uk/2024/03/24/console-games-will-never-mainstream-controllers-readers-feature-2-20518904/?ico=trending-module_tag_playstation-5_item-0https://www.vg247.com/persona-3-reload-producer-say-female-protagonist-too-expensivehttps://kotaku.com/pokemon-fan-games-relic-castle-shutdown-dmca-reason-1851359618https://aftermath.site/rockstar-return-to-office-grand-theft-auto-vi-crunchhttps://aftermath.site/kotaku-eic-resigns-over-new-editorial-edicthttps://variety.com/2024/digital/news/rooster-teeth-shutting-down-warner-bros-discovery-1235931953/https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/03/anime-game-character-designer-mutsumi-inomata-dies-age-63/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-68444060
Game Facts: CivilizationLight Novel: Sword Art Online Progressive Vol. 6Contact Us: glowingweekpointpodcast@gmail.comFollow Wombat on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/vgwombat.bsky.socialJoin Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Kjk4BPNbUWWombat's Anime List: Solo LevelingUnwanted Undead AdventurerCherry Magic!Jon's: MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES Season 2Chained SoldierGushing Over Magical Girls A Sign of Affection Banished From The Hero's PartyMetallic RougeBoth: Frieren: Beyond Journey's EndShangri-La FrontierThe Apothecary Diaries7th Loop: Carefree VillainessDelicious in DungeonVillainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord
Jon and Wombat get together to talk about the awesome and terrible games they've played, and then Wombat gives a history lesson on the Wii U.Game Facts: The Quest for the Golden EggcupContact Us: glowingweekpointpodcast@gmail.comFollow Wombat on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/vgwombat.bsky.socialJoin Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Kjk4BPNbUWWombat's Games: Kirby and the Forgotten LandYakuza 0Final Fantasy Tactics A2Kingdom Hearts 1 Final MixMindustryProfessor Layton and the Curious VillageJon's Games: Guacamelee!Yakuza 0Destiny 2Endling: Extinction is ForeverKoi KoiHana-AwaseThe Adventure PalsDragonsphere
Update to one story: Xbox has told employees it will continue to make consoles https://kotaku.com/is-xbox-leaving-console-business-starfield-phil-spencer-1851248711Jon and Wombat break down the new year's news in exhaustive fashion. Turns out Ubisoft still sucks.Game Facts: LiberatorContact Us: glowingweekpointpodcast@gmail.comFollow Wombat on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/vgwombat.bsky.socialJoin Our Discord: https://discord.gg/Kjk4BPNbUWNews Sources: https://www.ign.com/articles/persona-3-reload-wont-get-an-expanded-golden-or-royal-edition-anytime-soon-dev-sayshttps://www.pcgamer.com/openai-says-its-impossible-to-create-chatgpt-without-copyrighted-content-as-if-thats-somehow-a-good-excuse/https://kotaku.com/indiana-jones-starfield-ps5-hi-fi-rush-sea-of-thieves-1851225324https://aftermath.site/microsoft-layoffs-xbox-gaminghttps://aftermath.site/microsoft-activision-blizzard-layoffs-survival-reporthttps://aftermath.site/bloodborne-kart-sony-delayhttps://kotaku.com/ubisoft-prince-of-persia-the-lost-crown-subscription-1851167602https://abcnews.go.com/US/vince-mcmahon-former-wwe-exec-federal-investigation-sources/story?id=106897582
Contact Us: glowingweekpointpodcast@gmail.comJoin Our Community: https://discord.gg/VanZrPDXMsFollow Wombat On BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/vgwombat.bsky.socialGame Facts: BerzerkLight Novel: Sword Art Online Progressive Vol. 5
Contact Us: glowingweekpointpodcast@gmail.comJoin Our Community: https://discord.gg/VanZrPDXMsGame Facts: Robotron: 2084Games We Talk About:Wombat: Octopath Traveler 2Astlibra RevisionThe Sexy BrutaleHollow KnightAstral AscentStar Ocean Second Story RJon: YEAH! YOU WANT THOSE GAMES, RIGHT SO HERE YOU GO! NOW, LET'S SEE YOU CLEAR THEM!IronswornPuzzle TrailMugsters
Jon and Wombat bring you a megasized episode to close the year out, with news, a Game Facts about everyone's favorite new open-world survival MMO, AND end of the year lists!Game Facts: The Day BeforeNews: https://kotaku.com/twitch-nudity-sexual-content-update-rules-changes-1851102825https://kotaku.com/is-e3-dead-2023-canceled-esa-1851092261https://www.pcworld.com/article/2108839/microsoft-project-small-glass-pane-stores-terabytes-of-data.htmlhttps://kotaku.com/starfield-steam-reviews-bethesda-1851052929https://kotaku.com/assassins-creed-odyssey-pop-up-ads-ubisoft-1851046169https://metro.co.uk/2023/11/19/paying-gta-6-per-hour-played-not-a-bad-idea-19844469/
Game Facts: Clue VCR Mystery Game
Game Facts: M.U.L.E.Hot Shit: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Game Facts: SPARXLight Novel: Katanagatari Vol. 1
Game Facts: Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord
Game Facts: Area 51Hot Shit: Slave Girls From Beyond Infinity
Manga Club: Kino's Journey Vol. 2Game Facts: Something Different...
Game Facts: Bill and Ted's Excellent Video Game Adventure
Game Facts: Just Dance 2015Manga: Kino's Journey Vol. 1
Game Facts: DuneOne Hit Blunders: Rednex-Sex and Violins
Game Facts: NetrekLight Novel" Sword Art Online Vol. 4
Game Facts: Space SpartansLight Novel: Sword Art Online Vol. 3
Game Facts: Battlezone
Game Facts: Otogiriso
It is a really terrible book, though. Also, lots of nerd shit!Light Novel: Sword Art Online Vol. 2
Jon and Wombat discuss the heaven and hell they experienced in video games this year.
Wombat here. As we get close to the end of our season and the end of the year, I'd just like to wish everyone Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a cheerful New Year. We'll see you next week for our best and worst lists.Game Facts: HomescapesLight Novel: Infinite Dendrogram Vol. 5
Game Facts: Angry Birds
Game Facts: Portopia Serial Murder CaseLight Novel: Infinite Dendrogram Vol. 4
Game Facts: How To Be A Complete Bastard
Dudunsparce!Game Facts: Burnout Paradise
Game Facts: HalloweenLight Novel: Infinite Dendrogram 3
We recorded this on Monday and more information regarding Bayonetta came out Tuesday. Unfortunately, Jon wasn't available to record more so we may correct some things next week.Game Facts: Spooky's Jumpscare Mansion
Game Facts: Silent Hill Sequels
Game Facts: Silent HillLight Novel: Infinite Dendrogram Volume 2
Game Facts: Sweet Home
We have our first guest ever, a video game design student, and discuss Monkey Split, Destiny 2, and Need For Speed. Rounding things out, we have a nice discussion about the role graphics have in our enjoyment of games.Game Facts: Toonstruck
Game Facts: Sam and Max Hit the RoadHot Shit: Starcrash