A bi-weekly video games news show where all the latest announcements, rumors, and pretty much anything gaming-related gets broken down and analyzed by a decades-long video game enthusiast!
It's true! Maybe... The podcast will at the very least be taking an indefinite hiatus. Tune in to find out why! Also, the FF Pixel Remasters are FINALLY coming to consoles, Meat loses John Carmack from their VR team, a new way to play FFVIIR has been created, and IGN apologizes to... Sonic!?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
Just when I thought Illumination was doing a great job with the Mario movie, they had to go and do THAT! Also, Sonic Frontiers is getting DLC! Nice!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
It's a sad day here at Level 1 Sword. Childhood icons can't be around forever, but it hurts worse when they are taken away too soon. Also, what is Nintendo doing with backwards compatibility, Yuji Naka is arrested, and LEAVE THE SWITCH ALONE!!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
What will the Xbox ecosystem look like this upcoming year? Will there be more first-party games to choose from, or will it be just as barren as 2022? Also, Square Enix lets fans down who were hopeful that a PS1 classic was gearing up for a resuscitation.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
There's a lot of hubbub over Platinum Games' latest offering for the Nintendo Switch. If saucy witches weren't enough to raise hackles, seems like the previous voice actress has some grievances to air! Also, Sony's looking to poach your wallets and bank accounts with their latest controller, and can the Final Fantasy branded Battle Royale work in this day and age?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
Ready for the Brothers of all Gaming to give movies another go? No? Well, too bad, because Nintendo has finally unveiled how the Super Mario Bros. movie is coming along! Also, Sony's remake/remaster practices that some are not very fond of may continue with another PlayStation franchise, and why don't enough gamers like cloud gaming enough for it to be a viable business?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
Seems like we get more and more bad news regarding digital distribution and even single-player DLC! Also, Square Enix is describing Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion as a Remaster, but is that the best term to be using to describe the new version?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
It may not have been the Direct we wanted, but it's the one we got. Also, Sonic Origins has released with a few notable changes; does it spoil these classic adventures? Oh yeah, and we are joined once again by... Holden of the Nintendo Archive!You can reach Holden at: nalistenerq@gmail.comhttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-nintendo-archiveYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
Just how close are we to the next installment in Final Fantasy VII remake? Also, Tetsuya Nomura is listening to feedback from Kingdom Hearts III and it seems like it will affect IV, The Last of Us is getting a remake too, and there appears to be another Sega mini console!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
One of the heads of Marvel's game division dishes on how Microsoft said No to developing exclusive Marvel games; you know, like the incredible ones Sony is making right now? Also, there doesn't seem to be much empathy out there amongst other gaming podcasts who often tell us to be empathetic, Sony releases a major State of Play, and can Sonic Frontiers do for Sonic what so many games in the past have failed to do?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
President Shuntaro Furukawa wants to avoid the pitfalls of transitioning to the next system for consumers, and he brings up the Wii to Wii U. So, will the next system not be much like the Switch at all? Also, Jim Ryan enrages PlayStation employees by offering a neutral statement on Roe v. Wade, and Xbox Live's recent outage reveals a serious problem with the Series consoles.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
The Japanese developer/publisher has decided to unload its western stable of IPs and studios to raise cash for... the blockchain!? Also, Sega continues to botch Sonic Origins, while Sony seems they are beginning to care about their older games (?).YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
Sonic Origins will be gracing consoles and PC this June! Surely Sega wouldn't dare mess with Sonic Fans' sacred cows... would they?? Also, Kingdom Hearts IV was announced at least 5 years early! How long will will this sequel take to come out?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
Nintendo's latest legal defensive argument against joy-con drift complaints are childish, to say the least. Also, one of the biggest games of the year will now not come out until next year, and the code-named Spartacus program for PlayStation has been officially revealed.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
A special edition Xbox Series S is coming out that will certainly NOT appeal to everyone. Also, the Wii and DSi are having some online troubles, and is it ok for video game companies to be pulling out of Russia?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
Sony puts out another State of Play that isn't a complete waste of time! Also, Capcom continues being pro-consumer with this latest move for recent Resident Evil games.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
The experience of being a Nintendo fan can be summed up as quite the bi-polar experience. One week you're basking in new game announcements, the next you're downtrodden by the news of some of best digital content available to buy is having its plug pulled. Also, Horizon Forbidden West is out... is it truly the graphical showcase for the PS5 everyone says it is?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
Nintendo unexpectedly releases a Nintendo Direct about the same time as last year. Who said they could do anything predictable? Also, new details about Resident Evil's 4 development have come to light, Nintendo weighs in on the recent studio acquisitions, Sony BUYS a major one, and there are even more Final Fantasy VII games that have yet to be announced!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqVIE32WaETjd99R-FOh_wInstagram: lvl1swordPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lvl1swordEmail: lvl1sword@gmail.comTwitter: @lvl1sword
Microsoft is buying WHAT NOW!? Buckle in for a long one as Holden of The Nintendo Archive joins for a multi-faceted discussion regarding what may prove to be the biggest story of the year!You can reach Stephen at: lvl1sword@gmail.comYou can reach Holden at: nalistenerq@gmail.comhttps://www.spreaker.com/show/the-nintendo-archive
With the PlayStation 5 still not readily available on store shelves, leaving hopeful PS5 owners in the hands of online shopping roulette wheels and greedy scalpers, Sony has come up with a plan! Is it any good? Also, the next generation of PlayStation VR has been announced, we take a look at NFTs in the gaming space, and why has Sonic Frontiers taken this long to be announced?
It's been one whole year since the current generation of consoles arrived. Have Microsoft and Sony delivered? Also, a new kind of Dragon Ball game has been announced, the GTA trilogy has been remade with meme-worthy results, and is the Legend of Zelda Game & Watch worth your time and rupees?
We all just wanted to play Nintendo 64 games on our Switches. That's all. Was that too much to ask? Apparently so. Also, Sakurai discusses the future of Smash Bros., the Switch is about to become somewhat harder to find, and new storage options are coming out for the Xbox Series consoles.
Sony is bringing another PlayStation exclusive to PC; the great devaluing of the PlayStation brand continues! Also, Sora finally arrives in Smash, Square Enix has let us all know why Kingdom Hearts will be cloud-bound on the Switch, and the price for the Expansion Pack for Nintendo Switch Online has been released... it's a decent value, right?
The Kingdom Hearts collection of games is coming to the Nintendo Switch! Will the compromise kill any interest? Also, the last DLC fighter for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been revealed, Sony is up to its old tricks again with older PlayStation Stores, some new information regarding Metroid Prime 3's development has come to light, and a major studio known for their impressive remakes and remasters joins the Sony stable of studios.
Both Sony and Nintendo have released presentations within a couple weeks of each other - that means we have a lot to chew on! Also, the Nintendo Switch gets a cool, much-asked-for feature, and we know now if the Switch is getting any price drop in North America sometime soon.
Sony, Sony, Sony... will you ever learn? Also, Nintendo Switch Online legacy offerings may be getting a much-welcomed addition, we're discussing Sonic Colors Ultimate's troubling launch, and the man behind the NES's design retires from Nintendo.
Gabe Newell SHARED the Steam Deck with Phil Spencer, and he has a few things to say about it. Also, does anyone even CARE that Spider-Man is still on his way to Marvel's Avengers, and I'll be sharing my thoughts on the indie hit, Hades!
We've tried to stay out of the Activision Blizzard issue, but a former Blizzard employee issues an open letter that we simply cannot ignore. Also, Sony gets roasted on Twitter, the Switch sets yet another record-breaking sales number, and Jakks Pacific is releasing one of the coolest Sonic toys EVER!
It's time to confront something in the world of gaming that no one seems to want to address: toxic fans. Also, the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters MAY yet come to consoles, Bloomberg is wrong yet again about the Switch according to Nintendo, signs appear of the end times for the Wii U and 3DS eShops, and now we know what Gabe Newell was hinting at when asked about Steam coming to home consoles.
Ooohhh BLOOMBERG! You've got some 'splaining to do! Ok, so we won't be getting a Pro model of the Switch, but we will get a new model with an OLED screen... huh. Also, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is released, a Final Fantasy may get another sequel someday, and Assassin's Creed is going with the bankroll- I mean, "live service" model for its next game.
Kazuya arrives from Tekken to deliver the beatings! Does the trend of DLC characters being OP continue with this latest fighter? Also, the latest batch of Mii costumes de-confirms lots of hopeful characters, we get a minor update for FFVII Remake's next installments, Nintendo of America's Doug Bowser asks questions to answer questions about the Switch Pro, and we delve into why Scott Cawthon is stepping down from heading up Five Nights at Freddy's.
Ah, E3... that special time of year where we as gamers sit in front of our screens while we hope our wishes are granted by the gaming corporations which of course care about what we all think, right? Well, we'll take a look at two of the big events presented by Nintendo and Square Enix to see if that's true.
It's a "special edition" episode of the Level 1 Sword podcast! More PS5 titles are revealed to be coming also to PS4, Nintendo scores a win against a rom website, and we'll break down the big announcements from the recent Sonic Central stream!
Hunker down and buckle-up for a slightly ranty episode! The Big N may have dug too deeply into the hallowed halls of gamers wallets by locking a small improvement to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD behind an expensive amiibo. Also, Koei Tecmo talks about what other series they'd like to make a Dynasty Warriors spin-off with next, Discord discusses the future of their platform in regards to working with PlayStation, we get an update about how many games are being developed for the PlayStation 5 from PlayStation Studios, Gabe Newell teases an interesting development for Steam games, Sega offers their perspective on fan games that try to monetize using their characters, and did Resident Evil Village release a monster film from 2013?
Who knew two topics would result in a decent-sized episode? Details have been revealed regarding Sony's agreement with Epic to have Fortnite be cross-play enabled. Also, news of Nintendo bringing other franchises to animation adaptations makes Stephen rant about the need for video game movies and shows!
Sony makes yet another upset in the industry by partially changing their mind on the recent PlayStation Store closure decisions. Also, Horizon Zero Dawn is free to download on PlayStation 4 and 5, the director of Days Gone doesn't like when gamers by games on sale, Resident Evil comes to VR (again), and was it just leaked that Sonic Colors is being remastered?
Turns out, even some developers have been caught off guard by Sony's obnoxious announcement of the PlayStation Store closing on PSP, PS3 and PS Vita with only a few months' notice! Also, Pac-Man 99 arrives for Nintendo Switch Online, an engineer builds a huge Switch for a children's hospital, we look at what an IGN article on controller drift got right (and wrong), and Resident Evil VIllage makes a showing on the PS4 Pro with impressive results!
The day Mario dies is fast approaching, meaning it's your last chance to pick up Super Mario 3D All-Stars; but what if you have a download code you'd like to use next month? Also, more rumors brought to you by Bloomberg about the Switch Pro, PlayStation Store is going away on some legacy systems, more games are available for free as part of Sony's Play at Home initiative, Nintendo expects this next year to be their best when it comes to software sales, and I got my Joy-con back from being repaired by Nintendo for drifting... how'd it turn out?
The latest DLC character(s) hit Smash Ultimate hard and fast, so you can expect a full analysis, especially when compared to older roster members. Also, a new TMNT beat-em-up is coming, Crystal Dynamics makes a questionable change to Marvel's Avengers, even more Switch Pro rumors have come to light, Final Fantasy VII Remake gets a next-gen release with exclusive content, and did Nintendo actually do something right by the Joy-con drift situation by offering FREE repairs?
Full-length Nintendo Directs have made a comeback! Did the Big N land this much-anticipated showcase, or crash and burn at the finish line? Also, Sony plans to bring more PlayStation exclusives to PC, a new PSVR is in the works for PS5, and Reggie "my-body-is-ready" Fils-Aime reveals why he felt it was time to leave Nintendo.This episode also features a special guest co-host, Holden from The Nintendo Archive podcast!
Can somebody make a single controller that functions for longer than a few months, PLEASE??? Also, Nintendo cancels a remaster of a N64 game they don't actually own, Super Mario World's soundtrack has been restored (but not everyone likes it), Nintendo cancels a couple of Netflix shows over leaks of all things, Google Stadia is losing both of the studios founded to make exclusive titles, and the blue blur loses the voice we've all known for the last 10 years.
The number of consumer groups concerned with joy-con drift continues to grow, and the ball continues to rest squarely in Nintendo's court to do something about the issue. Also, Konami gives everyone who likes their video games a scare, Microsoft reverses a major price hike hours after announcing it, Resident Evil 4's remake gets a setback that appears to have more than just a delay in the rumored release, the biggest game from 1998 gets an incredible find in a recently found beta demo, and more information on EA's exclusive rights on Start Wars video games has come to light.
Does Twitch unlock an achievement or get a trophy for making leaps and bounds in logic in order to make a political statement? Also, Lucasfilm Games announces its new branding, Twitter plays Pokémon Red in a profile pic, the NPCs in Breath of the Wild seem to have a familiar origin, details come out about how Nintendo was approached by a major company with the intent to purchase them, Netflix support on Wii U and 3DS is running out, and the days of the PS4's multiple models has come to an end.
One of the most anticipated games of the year arrives as a dud, but did Cyberpunk 2077 really need to be this bad on the base consoles? Also, Sephiroth will be bringing despair to Smash later this month, I talk about a couple of new games I've been playing, Spider-Man Miles Morales is mysteriously missing a major New York City landmark, Sony seems to have an answer up its sleeves after all to Microsoft's Game Pass, Gamecube controller support comes to Super Mario 3D All-Stars, and I reveal and discuss my pick for Game of the Year!
Now that the PlayStation 5 and XBox Series X | S have arrived, people are asking the question: how does Nintendo continue their winning streak with the Nintendo Switch? Also, we have a better idea of how long we can expect to see PS4 support, the PS5 lacks in one particular area compared to the Series X and S, the DualSense may not be compatible with the PS4 but it is shockingly compatible with an older PlayStation, Konami continues to be Konami and pulls backwards compatibility for a fan favorite game, the Switch topples another Nintendo system in terms of sales, and why the XBox Series S is not the value console that it may seem to be.
On the brink of the PlayStation 5, many PS4 gamers are wondering how long can they expect to see new games arrive for the system they already own. Find out here! Also, the Xbox Series X Fridge is more than a meme, thoughts on the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity demo, Halo Infinite loses an important member of the team, Sony provides a way to play the PlayStation VR on PS5, a couple of cloud games come to the Nintendo Switch, Netflix is getting many adaptations of a popular video game property, The Last of Us Remastered gets a boost in an unexpected patch, Oculus introduces an anti-consumer policy, the original Fire Emblem will get its first western localization in December, and where did the mobile and web PlayStation Stores for PS3, Vita, and PSP go to?
Now that Steve (and Alex, Zombie, and Enderman) have entered the fray in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, how does he stack up to the other characters? Also, Sony officially reveals the PS5's UI, Level 5 may be sticking to Japan-only for future game releases, we now know what PS4 games will not work on PS5, and which console is Sega planning on releasing a mini version of?
The next DLC fighter for Smash Ultimate is both surprising and somewhat expected at the same time! Also, Spider-Man Remastered's Peter Parker looks totally new, a new Resident Evil CG movie is coming to Netflix, PS5 and XBox Series pre-orders may come much later than their launch dates, Resident Evil VIII could come to PS4 and Xbox One, we now know how much we'll need to shell out for more storage for the new Xbox Series consoles, Microsoft is buying Bethesda's parent company, Nintendo 3DS is no longer in production after 9 amazing years, a couple of anticipated PS5 games are also coming to PS4, and has Sony finally revealed the price and release date of the PS5?
After bucking tradition by introducing the Nintendo Direct to connect with their customers, Nintendo has now decided to buck the Nintendo Direct by announcing a new Zelda game with a simple video... huh. Anyways, let's dive into the unexpected announcement! Also, Super Mario 3D All-Stars is on its way to selling out everywhere, Nintendo wants devs to make their Switch games 4k-ready, we learn the price and release date for BOTH Xbox next-gen models, and what could this late-breaking announcement be?
35 years of Italian plumber warp-piping, goomba-stomping, triple-jumping goodness! Nintendo has a lot planned for Mr. Videogame, and we unpack all the details! Also, the Nintendo eShop receives some noteworthy improvements, there is an update on the potential sale of Warner Bros. Interactive Studios, we learn about the PS5's potential limitations for backwards compatibility from Ubisoft of all places, and will Sony bring more first-party PlayStation titles to PC?
So if it says Nintendo Direct "Partner Showcase" does that mean we can safely ignore it? Asking for a friend... Also, a Resident Evil live-action series is confirmed to be coming to Netflix, Sony provides PlayStation users first dibbs on pre-orders, an update to quell rumors of further Halo Infinite delays or hardware support changes, Apple and Epic begin their court battle with both sides winning in different areas, more rumors of an improved Nintendo Switch surface, we delve into lots of details for the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: Gollum title, and WHY WOULD THEY KILL BATMAN!?
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