Where we ramble and rant about video games new and old.
It's been a minute but we're backWhat we've been up toWhat we've been playing The Outer WildsPresentationGame designStoryProgressionThe EndingLinks- Virtually Happy - Follow me on twitter - Buy me a Coffee - Support the show on PatreonSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MaxelAmador)
Go VoteDo itI Will VoteFollow me on TwitterCheck out System ErrorListen to me rant about the new iPhonesAmazon LunaNew Game Streaming ServiceControl Cloud EditionOn Nintendo Switch!No Man's Sky Next GenNext gen enhancementsPS5 and PSVR stuffQuality of Life UpdatesAll Free!You remember Anthem?Reworking Javelin Gameplay and BuildsMuch easier to customize and role playBut is this game on life support?Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed... AgainIt do be like that sometimesDecember 10thHey maybe calm down and don't send death threats?Among UsOur experience playingPotential improvementsMiles Morales Spider-ManNew gameplay features announcedStory elementsPeter Parker face swap controversy Halloween fun in gamesRainbow 6 SiegeCODAnimal CrossingApexFallout 76 Red Dead OnlineHalo Infinite Directer Leaves ProjectChris Lee has left the projectJoe Staten has taken overI'm scared this game won't be goodNext Gen Controller In Depth DiscussionThe next gen consoles both offer huge upgrades but only one offers controller improvementsDualSense vs. If it ain't broke don't fix itImmersion vs. visual fidelityDisappointment in Xbox's lack of Controller updatesStay tuned!Halloween Twitch StreamKOTOR Spoilercast soonAnd much much more!Links- Virtually Happy - Follow me on twitter - Buy me a Coffee - Support the show on PatreonSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MaxelAmador)
Microsoft buys BethesdaThey now own SkyrimFalloutDishonoredPrayFor 7.5 billion dollarsMinecraft Live!Caves and Cliffs!New cave formationsLush cavesGenerations are improvedStalagmitesUnder waterNew mobs!AxolotlsThe WardenMinecraft DungeonsMountain updateFull cross playMinecraft EducationBetter World ChampionchipBLMJeb!Links- Virtually Happy - Follow me on twitter - Buy me a Coffee - Support the show on PatreonSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MaxelAmador)
Xbox Follow UpXbox 4.5Halo DelayedGhost of TsushimaPros and ConsBurning myself outThe open world conundrum Time savers vs. Immersion BreakersSpider-Man in Marvel's Avengers Exclusive to PS4 versionThis is grimy Sony rightsCrystal Dynamics is now OscorpWhoring the game out to companiesControl Will Only Get a Free Next-Gen Upgrade from the New Ultimate EditionSeason Pass owners feel ripped offFall GuysIt's really fun!Battle PassBrand thirstIt's potentialSplinter Cell Coming to Rainbow 6 SiegeMake a Splinter Cell game UbisoftMore Hard breaching No more vote to kickGame adjustmentsMy Friends are Toxic Playing with randomsOverwatch RankedThe friendliness onlineAdd Me on PSN!And Joshua!Fortnite vs. AppleApple's 30% cut and restrictive App Store PoliciesFortnite's PR campaignEpic Game's sues Apple and GoogleApple's liesEpic Game's liesAll The Hot takesApple banning Cloud gaming from iOSOld policiesApple's bull reasoningApple's hypocrisy Links- Follow me on Twitter - System Error - Honestly Though Podcast
The Xbox Series X Game LineupHalo InfiniteState of Decay 3Forza MotorsportEverwildTell Me WhyOriThe Outer Worlds: Peril On GorgonGroundedAvowedAs Dusk FallsHellblade 2Psychonauts 2Destiny 2: Beyond LightSTALKER 2Warhammer DarktideTetris EffectThe GunkThe MediumPhantasy Star Online: New Genesis 2Crossfire XFableWhat wasn't announcedPriceLaunch dateOther studiosThe three companies next gen strategiesXboxPlaystationNintendoLinks- Follow me on Twitter - System Error - Honestly Though Podcast
The Last of Us Part 2 (Spoiler-free) Follow UpThe music and soundtrack in the gameSoundtracks in reviewsMinecraft Realms is brokenCan't renew subscriptionsThe Nether Update is essentially useless to usMinecraft is too big to get away with thisGames that deserve a sequelStardew ValleyGTA Vice CitySonic ManiaBurnout Star Wars (All of them)PortalSimpsons Hit and RunFrom DustArmy of TwoGames that we would kill off Call of DutyAssassin's CreedNBA 2KStar CitizenHalo and Gears of WarLinks- Follow me on Twitter - System Error - Honestly Though Podcast
Cyberpunk 2077Action movie tropesThe hypeThe Last of Us Part 2 controversy Polygon ArticleThe LeaksThe developers and actors respondingThe reviewers concernsThe bigoted idiotsThe Last of Us Part 2 discussion (Spoilers)Joshua's takeMy takeLinks- Follow me on Twitter - System Error Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
The Playstation 5 LineupGTA V... I guessSpider-Man Miles MoralesGran TurismoRatchet and Clank: Rift Apart Project AthiaStrayReturnalSackboy: A Big AdventureDestruction AllstarsKenaGoodbye Volcano HighOddworld SoulstormGhostwire TokyoJett The Far ShoreGodfallSolar AshHitman 3Little Devil InsideMicrotransaction Simulator (NBA 2K21)BugsnaxDemon's SoulsDeathloopVillage Resident EvilPragmataHorizon Forbidden WestPlaystation 5 DesignAlien looking routerUSB A and CThermalsDigital EditionPulse HeadsetHD CameraCharging PortNo PriceNo preorderNo VR Links- @MaxelAmador - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - System Error - Honestly Though Podcast
Black Lives MatterBeing a latino in AmericaRecognizing what black Americans faceThe minimal accountability for Police brutalityOur thoughtsThe sourcesThe video game industry's response to BLMActivision BlizzardEATake TwoInfinity WardSonyThe hypocrisy of their stance on Hong Kong ProtestsThe cynicism for their PRHighlighting Black VoicesGamespot resource on black creatorsBlack voice actors and their charactersMinecraft DungeonsMediocre reviewsShallow gameplaySmall gameLow price Future updatesTony Hawk RemastersExcitement DevelopersTony Hawk can still get itBuilding a PC in late 2020Nvidia and AMD upcoming cardsWaiting for the dropsThe way these cards will change the industryBlack Lives Matter Donation LinksLinks- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - System Error - Honestly Though Podcast
Follow Up: Unreal Engine 5PS5 is winning the race babyOne triangle per pixelLumen lightingResolution Vs. FPSFollow Up: ESOPlaying aloneDugneonsThe MMO GrindFollow Up: Animal CrossingDebating starting overComparing your islands to othersComing back after not playing for weeksTips for new playersMetal Gear Phantom PainIt's kind of brilliant?Way too melodramaticConvoluted StoryVoice Recordings galoreIntriguing storyKiller gameplayThe 'yeeting' mechanicSony State of Play: Ghost of TsushimaExplorationMap UIHorse RidingBeautiful worldHidden secretsCombatSamurai fightsHonorable vs. Dishonorable approachesStealthCustomizationDifferent armor advantagesCharms give you edges in battleColor optionsPhoto modeThe Playstation 5 ControllerDualSenseTouch Bar doubling downLight changesAdaptive triggers USB-CCreate buttonMicrophone array (??)Design concernsLinks- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - System Error - Honestly Though Podcast
Ep. 52 Follow upSonic follow upSonic musicAnimal Crossing Follow upA couple months with the gameWhat works and what doesn'tOnline is a messSave back ups are still nowhere to be foundNew updateJedi Outcast & Jedi Academy Joshua's journey as a JediNostalgia Favorite Jedi gamesFallout 76 Wastelanders OMG thanks Bethesda you're SOOOO awesome /s ❤️
Mia Ginae Watkins is a Community Outreach Specialist in the gaming industry and she joins the podcast this week to discuss her gaming upbringing and our collective obsession with Animal CrossingMia's gaming storyThe consoles that shaped usSly CooperThe original Spiderman gameBible Trivia game!Mia's recent favoritesWatch Dogs 2Enter The Gungeon UnchartedThe balance between working in the industry and enjoying the games Animal CrossingGrowing up with Animal CrossingSharing an island with your familyPompom is a thief Time traveling is between you and your godShow NotesMia's WebsiteLinks- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
COVID-19 in the Gaming WorldGDC, E3, and esports events CANCELLEDWill consoles be cancelled?Gaming has gone way upThe anxiety caused by the pandemicThe Last of Us 2 playable demo Animal Crossing timingCall of Duty: WarzoneA different battle royalGulag mechanicContractsBuy stationsWeapon varietyImpressionsXbox 5 Deep LookForm factorThe insides!Controller differencesSeagate partnership Suspend and resumeLoad timesHoliday 2020?The Road to PS5Long SSD talkGame installsCustom I/O Open market SSDsRay tracingHeat diffusionTempest 3D audio engineXbox vs. PlaystationXbox is stronger ON PAPERPS5s custom hardware3D audioExclusivesDeserted Island GamesLinks- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
I got banned from PSN (NSFW)The storyThe crimeThe timeAnimal Crossing New Horizons Direct!New featuresCraftingMultiplayer Types of currencyAdding neighborsReal time mechanicsSeasonal UpdatesSave recoveryBaldur's Gate III Gameplay revealTurn Based combatIt looks like DivinityLarian Studios vs. Old BiowareDnD controversy What You Can Expect from Next Gen GamingPhil Spencer writing for Xbox WireXbox 5 featuresNext Gen ProcessorAMDs HardwareVariable Rate ShadingRaytracingSSDsQuick Resume featureFull backwards compatibility The final Minecraft Nether SnapshotRedstone Target blockCrying Obsidian (Set your Spawn point anywhere)Is starting a new Realm worth it now?Links- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
WWP: Joshua's gamesMinecraft Sonic ManiaFallen OrderWWP: Doom (2016)Optimization with my PCGunplayStoryLosing interest (played 3 times)WWP: Frostpunk: The Last AutumnThe premise of FrostpunkToo damn hardThe balance between hard and frustratingApex LegendsUsing RevenantWe won duos!The tricky thing about reloadingBouncing around heroesThe grind to goldRainbow Six Siege Year 5 / Void EdgeNew heroesComing to PS5 and Xbox 5Getting back into playing ranked The grind to platinum Pick ratesMinecraft SnapshotNether updatesPiglins / Hoglins Netherite! Stronger than diamond!
Redownloading Skyrim ModsSharing my mod list with JoshuaReformatting gaming PCsImmersive modsVanilla vs. ModsApex Legends Season 4New Legend: RevenantRevenant's abilitiesMap changesGames that make you feel lonely
TopicsSony isn’t attending E3 2020Is E3 outdated?ESA StatementRumored Sony February Event4Chan leak names launch titlesSci-Fi Naughty Dog game incoming?Xbox Series X Prototype LeakXbox portsSomeone's in TROUUBLEEEEverything is delayed 2020Avengers delayedFinal Fantasy 7 delayedCyberpunk delayedDying Light 2 delayedWhat's next? Animal Crossing!?
New Years Gaming ResolutionsSunk Cost Fallacy Being picky with gamesIgnoring tempting micro-transactionsMost anticipated games of 2020Animal Crossing Cyberpunk 2077Minecraft Dungeons Marvel's AvengersThe Last of Us Part 2Kerbel Space ProgramHalo InfiniteMicrosoft Flight SimulatorTom Clancy's Rainbow Six Quarantine Divinity: Original Sin 1 & 2PS5 vs Xbox Series XLinks- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
Dave and BustersGuitar HeroActive games Death StrandingPremise of the storyUnderstanding everything Difficultythe GENIUS of Kojima Multiplayer aspectsWalking SimulatorLinks- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
Joshua restarts The Outer WorldsCustomizing difficulty Making combat feel worthwhileNintendo's Ring Fit AdventureWorking out gamesSoreness Squatting too muchConsistency in working outBlizzcon 2019The "apology"Diablo 4 and WoWOverwatch 2 PvEOverwatch story / loreLinks- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
Death Stranding coming to PC 2020No double dipping babyThe Last of Us Part 2 DelayedThey JUST announced a release dateThe Fall of Fallout 76Tap and Swipe ArticlePut together last minuteRationalization on the subredditIt could have been free for one year manResident Evil 7 Twitch Stream ImpressionsThanks for tuning in!Scariness factorStory tellingIntro to the seriesCall of Duty Modern Warfare ImpressionsNo collectiblesNo censoringAshamed to admit I'm having funSpec Ops is mehMultiplayer issuesStar Wars: Knights of The Old Republic vs. The Outer WorldsKOTOR showing it's ageCombat impressionsMoralityGreynessRemasters vs. RemakesDifficultyLoot grindLinks- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
Blizzard Follow UpSenator LetterMarco Rubio hates OverwatchFallout 76 Follow upDon't trust roadmapsPrivate Server costsLying about AtomsThe Outer WorldsReview reactionsFallout comparionsStar Wars Jedi Fallen Order"Souls Like"MetroidvaniaLore buildingLooking forward to Resident Evil BioHazard Twitch StreamSpooky SZNLinks- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
Follow me on Twitch to watch me get get scared while playing Resident Evil 6 next week October 23rd at 6PM!WWP: Trover Saves The UniverseRick and Morty humorLazy writingVR enhancementsWWP: Tropico 6Satirical natureNot shying away from the grime of dictatorshipLots of settingsShould we be excited for The Outer Worlds???Character customizationGame lengthOddly quiet city atmospheresClunky gameplayLevel designOpen to moddingApex and Overwatch Spooky events!Links- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
WWP: Apex LegendsWatson vs. CrypticConstantly 3rd placeNot communicating with party membersWWP: Untitled Goose GameBest stealth game in yearsFantastic humorSoundtrackBlizzard bans Hearthstone player after he expresses solidarity with Hong Kong ProtestorsThe excessive punishmentUnited States based companies selling products in authoritarian ChinaToeing the line within a business relationship and picking your battlesPlaystation 5Wired exclusiveSpecs talkRevamped UIHaptic feedbackDualshock 5 (but don't call it that yet)Holiday 2020 releaseLinks- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
Resident Evil 7 Twitch Stream!Oct. 23rdFollow me on Twitch: MaxeljulioStardew Valley Infedelity Joshua asks me to the flower danceWill I say yes? Find out next time on the bachelorCall of PoopyCOD Spec Ops Survival mode exclusive to PS4 for one yearLoot boxes will have weapons in themRockstar isn't working on single player DLCWhat a surpriseEverything announced at Minecon!Mountain biomeMinecraft Dungeons Builders and Biomes Board GameHoney Block and BeesCreator toolsRealms PlusCharacter CreatorThe Nether UpdateLinks- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
Brains! Must eat brains!The Walking DeadNazi ZombiesDead IslandDying Light Undead NightmareWorld War ZLeft 4 DeadThe Last of UsState of DecayAssassin's CreedFollow me on twitter @Maxeljulio for details on our first spooky spooky Twitch Stream this October! Links- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
Civ VI is getting a battle royal modeWhat?Nintendo DirectWe're so bad at SmashExcitement for Animal CrossingRed Dead Online Update Follow UpIt's great if you've got the GOLD!Grind grind grindI don't wanna talk about micro transactions for one week please just give me one week please I'm begging youRomance, LGBTQ Representation and Sex in Video GamesWhich video game character have you been most in love with?How well are women written in video games?Fluid sexuality vs. specific sexual orientation in NPCsEqual representation in video gamesCensorship and too much political correctnessDating simulators handling taboo kinksThe responsibility of game developers in teaching moralityLinks- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
NBA 2K20 is CANCELLEDMyCASINO trailerGears 5Great reviewsPlaying through the seriesTelltale Games is being revivedLCG Games bought the companyWolf Among Us and Batman coming backStories picking up where they left offRed Dead September Update15 Gold to playOnline economyGameplay speculationNo Man's Sky impressionsFun discoveriesEngaging grindThe reward of explorationCyberpunk Gamescom gameplayDeep Dive VideoThe origin of Pacifica Gameplay designAll scenes will be in first personMultiplayer will come post launchLinks- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
Remedy's ControlThe influence of Alan WakeGameplay impressionsStrong single player storyMetroidvania flawsCOD: Modern WarfareAlpha impressions Visceral gun play2v2 game modeRapid fire questionsAdding loot boxes after reviews are outNBA 2K20 DemoSuper brokenMyPlayer crazinessGameplay changesMario Kart TourFree to playSlot machine mechanicsNintendo lying about micro-transactionsFrostpunkSeason pass announcement New mapNew constructible buildings PrequelProject TVADGYCGJRAOLMWPQBRSGRWTFDying Light 2Gameplay videoParkour!Fetch Quest the video gameStar Citizen sells a $675 mining shipOnly available for people that have already backed more than $1000I scream about this a lotBut I mean come on it's like a cult right nowMinecraft adds... BeesMinecon wishesThe function of beesPiewdiepie!No Man's Sky impressionsSlow startTexture pop inGameplay loopBase buildingExploration
Minecraft changesSuper Duper Graphics Pack CancelledRTX being addedEntire new "Render Dragon" graphics engineSony and BedrockSony buys Insomniac GamesA Sony stapleSpider-Man studioApple Arcade and Google Play Pass5 bucks a monthGreat for developers Will this get people playing on their phonesApex Legends Updates and ControversiesNew Hero and map rework discussionIron Crown Event controversyDevelopers calling gamers namesGamers calling developers namesEgregious Loot Box Mechanics Civ VI Gathering StormFrederick Barbarosa is a d*ckDiplomatic Victory problemsAI IssuesMagic The GatheringStigma / CostBuilding decksTournament cultureGamescon 2019Kerbal Space Program 2 babyyyyNBA 2K20 Story produced by LeBron JamesGreedFallPost Pod: Spider-Man out of the MCU Disney vs. SonyCan a deal still be reached?Links- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott- @Devinfern93- @Imper_Gaming - Tap and Swipe - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
Louis CKCall of Duty Modern WarfareMultiplayer changesSingle player campaignNo Season PassGritty warfareWhat's the catchRed Dead Online UpdateRole playing mechanicsBounty Hunter, Collector, TraderGameplay changesNo Man's Sky BeyondVR SupportExpanded Multiplayer FeaturesThird thing!??No Man's Sky's journey and comebackVideo Game EndingsGames that end vs. Games that don'tOur favorite game endingsEnding choiceLinks- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParrott - Tap and Swipe - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
If you had to live in a video game world, which world would that be?We guess each others picks and then reveal themTwo years later, Minecraft still doesn't have its Xbox One X Graphics EnhancementsDue to release in fall of 2017Only 8 people working on the new bedrock graphics engineNeither Mojang nor Microsoft have respondedWe're quitting Divinity Original SinBugginess and crashesHesitating in every turnIt's become a chore to playShow Notes- Two Years Later, Minecraft Still Doesn't Have It's Xbox One X Graphics EnhancementsLinks- @Maxeljulio- @JoshuaTParrott- Tap and Swipe- Waiting for an Update Podcast- Honestly Though Podcast
Follow Up: Loot Boxes ruled 'Not Gambling' in UKOur reactions to the rulingRegulating "surprise mechanics"Capitalizing on addiction and incentivizing further purchasesFollow Up: NintendoNew Switch with longer batteryNintendo reacts to Joy-Con DriftFallout 76 adds more non-cosmetic microtransactionsScrap KitsMonetizing frustrationsPete Hines and his sweet little liesWWP: Mario Maker 2Playing and not buildingLove letter to Mario fansWWP: OverwatchNew role queue in matchmakingNew Hero: SigmaNotorious bugs, glitches, and exploitsDivinity Original Sin PS4 bugsFallout / Skyrim bugsHeavy Rain "Sean!"Bugs in eSportsGames we've played that have been bug free!Links- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParott - Tap and Swipe - Maxel YouTube - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
Nintendo Switch Lite!Lots of features are goneWhere's the Nintendo Switch ProThe Pokemon consoleIs the tradeoff worth it?WWP: F1 2019The fun career modeThe new featuresAdding F2 Online racing messThe future of F1 video gamesWWP: Stardew ValleyNot relaxingDating all the girls at onceWWP: Elite DangerousThe infamous learning curveSelling a friend on the gameThe grindBalancing risk vs. rewardStarfield SpeculationWhat can Starfield learn form Mass EffectWhat makes a good space gameWhat do we want?Can Bethesda grow up?Links- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParott - Tap and Swipe - Maxel YouTube - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
OpeningJoshua gave his two weeks notice at his day jobWhat We're Playing: Gears of War FranchiseCombat Mechanics(un)likable CharactersGears LoreExperimental GameplayWWP: Hitman (2016)Too many gameplay choicesRestarting every time you get caughtRoleplaying a true assassin is hard :( WWP: The Sims 4The game is way too expensiveThe creepiness factor of playing yourself in The SimsWWP: Stardew ValleyWhat could be better Gifting your villagersRepetitive contentFinding solace in a gameLinks- @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParott - Tap and Swipe - Maxel YouTube - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
We discuss EA's ridiculous notion that Loot Boxes are really "Surprise Mechanics", Marvel's Avengers having micro transactions, Apex Legends adding Dragons that drop loot, Cyberpunk 2077 story choices details and it's transgender controversy, and Joshua's foray into Stardew Valley. Then we have a spirited discussion with Stardew, Divinity, and Detroit: Become Human on the merits of jumping into a game completely blind, as opposed to doing your research beforehand on the consequences of your choices (which ultimately sucks us into a conversation about Mass Effect).Links - @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParott - Tap and Swipe - Maxel YouTube - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
Devin Fernandez joins Joshua and I as we discuss almost everything that was announced at E3 2019. We go through the conferences by Bethesda, PC Gaming, Square Enix, and NintendoWith Bethesda we discuss pandering to gamers, Fallout 76s new updates, Elder Scrolls Blades, Ghostwire Tokyo, Elder Scrolls Online, Commander Keen, Rage 2, Wolfenstein: Youngblood, Deathloop, Orion, and Doom EternalWith PC Gaming we discuss Midnight Ghost Hunt, Chivalry 2, and Planet ZooWith Ubisoft we discuss Watch Dogs Legion, Mythic Quest, Rainbow 6 Quarantine , Roller Champions, and Gods and MonstersWith Square Enix we discuss Final Fantasy VII, Life is Strange, Outriders, and Marvel's AvengersWith Nintendo we discuss Smash Bros, Luigi's Mansion, Link's Awakening, The Witcher 2, Pokemon Sword and Shield, Breath of the Wild 2, and Animal CrossingLinks - @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParott- @Devin- @Imperium Gaming - Tap and Swipe - Maxel YouTube- Imperium Gaming YouTube - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
Devin Fernandez joins Joshua and I as we discuss almost everything that was announced at E3 2019. We go through the conferences chronologically starting with EA and Microsoft. With EA we discuss Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order, Apex Legends, Battlefield V, FIFA 20, Anthem(lol), Madden 20 and The Sims 4With Microsoft we discuss Bleeding Edge, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Minecraft Dungeons, Blair Witch, Cyberpunk 2077, Spiritfarer, The Legend of Wright, Age of Empires, Wasteland 3, Psychonauts, Lego Star Wars, 12 Minutes, Gears 5, Dying Light 2, Forza Horizon 4 Legos, State of Decay 2 Heartland, Elden Ring, Halo Infinite, Project xCloud and Xbox ScarlettPart 2 we'll discuss Bethesda, Ubisoft, Square Enix, and NintendoLinks- @Maxel - @Joshua- @Devin - Tap and Swipe - Maxel YouTube- Imperium Gaming - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
Joshua and go through this year's E3 conference schedule and talk about what is scheduled and rumored for every developer including: EA, Microsoft, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Square Enix, Devolver Digital, and Nintendo. We also talk about Sony's notable absence from this year's conference as well as how much I wish the entire show would just grow up a little bit and learn from Sony's recent showings.Show Notes- Starfield Could Still Appear on Current-Gen Consoles- PC Gamer interviews Bethesda- Gamesradar calls Devolver's conference "quirky"Links - @Maxeljulio - @JoshuaTParott - Tap and Swipe - Maxel YouTube - Waiting for an Update Podcast - Honestly Though Podcast
Joshua and I discuss our 30 hours into Divinity: Original Sin, Minecraft's 10 year anniversary, and then we dive into the wonderful world of virtual reality; including all the new headsets from Valve and Oculus, the best and worse games in VR, and yes... VR Porn...Post Pod we discuss Sony creating a studio specifically for Video Game moviesShow Notes- Sony Studio will turn Playstation games into movies and showsLinks- @Maxeljulio- @JoshuaTParott- Tap and Swipe- Maxel YouTube- Waiting for an Update Podcast- Honestly Though Podcast
Joshua and I say goodbye to Minecraft and Borderlands with a discussion on our frustrations with the games and I contemplate saying goodbye to Prey (2017). Also, Joshua shares his feelings on Rainbow Six Siege as a new player, and we look forward to our gaming future together with Divinity: Original Sin and Stardew Valley.ShownotesMinecraft Dragon Egg Teleportation Joshua building a bridge in the End RealmLinks@MaxeljulioHonestly Though Podcast
Joshua and I rant about Minecraft's latest update: Village and Pillage. Feel free to skip this one. No, seriously all we do is yell about Minecraft. I'm not kidding that's all we do. I mean I talk about FrostPunk in the beginning for like a SECOND but afterwards it's ALL Minecraft.
Player 2 is Joshua Parrott. Topics include my disappointment with the Borderlands 2 save system, the ridiculous level of micro transactions in Elder Scrolls Blades, our excitement and predictions for Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and Wired's exclusive interview with Mark Cerny on the Playstation 5 err I mean the Next Gen Playstation.Post Pod we discuss Fallout 76 and Disney+LinksWired Exclusive with Mark Cerny
Devin Fernandez and I discuss Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege for an hour. Topics include why we've continued to play it for 4 years, the difference between Siege and other multiplayer first person shooters, how it's evolved throughout the years, and our favorite maps and operators.
Player 2: Joshua Parrott. Joshua and I assemble for a quick podcast to discuss Jason Schreier's latest article on what went wrong during the development of Anthem. Topics include the mental health of game developers, unionization, trouble with the Frostbite engine, Anthem being in development for 7 years but really like the last 18 months, no one on the team being able to make a decision and move forward, and Bioware's reaction to the article.How BioWare's Anthem Went WrongBioware's response Polygon's response to Bioware's response
Player 2: Joshua ParrottTopics include my obsession with Subnautica, Borderlands 3's announcement, Apple Arcade, No Man's Sky's Beyond update and VR support, and the creator of Minecraft; Notch Persson's love affair with White Supremacy.Post Pod we discuss Apple's March 25th event
Joshua Parrott is Player 2 today. We discuss the first couple of missions in Fallout 76's Wild Appalachia update, our thoughts on Borderlands 2, and Halo MCC finally coming to PC.Post show we discuss Apple's March 25th event, Google's upcoming gaming event and me not trusting it, I criticize and support Elizabeth Warren's plan to break up tech monopolies, and Joshua shares his Minecraft Switch woes.LinksSpotify wants to be treated fairlyFacebook censoring Warren's post
Player 2 is Joshua Tyler Parrott. Topics include the two(!) new rumored Xbox consoles, Microsoft's streamy future with games, the fun Joshua and I have playing Apex Legend's in spite of our mediocrity with shooters, Anthem's poor reviews, and the 2019 roadmap for Fallout 76.Rant topics are crappy randoms in Apex and Red Dead Redemption 2's horrible Platinum trophy requirements.Post show: We debate our gaming plans with Divinity Original Sin and Fallout 76's roadmapMaxel's YoutubeShow NotesTwo New XboxesAnthem GameSpot ReviewFallout 76 2019 Roadmap
Devin Fernandez joins the pod. Topics include our immeasurable disappointment in The Steam Awards, our fun time with Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, Apex Legends fantastic opening week, and our worries for The Outer Worlds and Rage 2.
Anthem + Destiny = Anthony. Professor Devin Fernandez joins the pod this week. Topics include my strong hateful feelings towards For Honor even though I continue to play it, some praise for Subnautica and hype for it’s new stand alone expansion; Below Zero, the new DLC for Civ 6; Gathering Storm and our approach to choosing our Civs, why I won’t be covering Metro Exodus, and Devin’s preliminary 6 out of 10 rating for Anthem.