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The big three came to play in the lead-up to and during Tokyo Game Show. Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox all have much to say as we highlight some of our favorite announcements. Zelda finally has a new chapter! Dubbed Tears of the Kingdom, the Breath of the Wild successor looks to wow audiences once again. However, with seemingly the same map, will it hold up to our lofty expectations? We have finally gotten our best look yet at God of War Ragnorak. With a lengthy story trailer, Sony Santa Monica sets the stage for one of the most anticipated games arriving this fall - spoilers, it's gonna be big. Xbox has games, and Japanese ones at that. From Ni No Kuni to Guilty Gear, the Xbox faithful can look forward to many eastern hits coming to game pass very soon. Team green even showed us a new character coming to Overwatch 2! All that and much more on this week's episode of Oblivious Games… RIGHT NOW!!! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

In one of this year's most unexpected moves, PlayStation has decided to increase the price of its newest console in multiple territories around the globe. Sitting the world's current economic pressures, SIE CEO Jim Ryan paints a picture that makes this move seem unavoidable. But does his argument hold up with the competition holding their position and Sony not increasing their prices in the US? Bungie has finally revealed its newest expansion to be released next year. Dubbed Lightfall, the MMO RPG will see its players take on an old enemy while working with new friends. The update comes packing plenty of quality-of-life improvements, including load-outs - finally. We break down the entire roadmap while diving into Destiny's current Season of Plunder. All that and much more on this week's episode of Oblivious Games… RIGHT NOW!!! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

As the gaming world continues to reckon with its new state of “buy now, think later,” we get a glimpse into what some of those thoughts are. Speaking with Brazilian regulators, PlayStation holds nothing back when talking about its views on rival Xbox's purchase of Activision Blizzard. Perhaps needless to say, it isn't happy. It's very rare we get such a behind-the-scenes look at how a company feels about any given deal, and PlayStation's sound bite was heard around the industry. Xbox wasted no time responding to their rival's candor in kind. Buckle up because while the audiences of each platform are playing nice, for the most part, the people running the show clearly have no love for one another. To no one's surprise, a new GTA is well in development. But to everyone's surprise, it will star a female lead for the first time in its modern 3D era. And, if these rumors are to be believed, it'll be less low brow with its comedy. Can a GTA game hit just as hard without punching down? Will it be able to reach the staggering heights of GTA V? We've got a Bungie event on the horizon, God of War gets one of the greatest rip-offs of all time, and we hear about Juarez's thoughts on the Uncharted movie. All that and more on this week's show…… RIGHT NOW!!!

In their continued effort to attract the PC audience, Sony has introduced two new gaming monitors, and a trio of gaming headsets. Dubbed Inzone, the line looks to provide both console and PC players with industry-leading technology at competitive prices. Will introducing a new brand name hurt or help the adoption of the tech giant's latest gadgets? After tragedy fell Japan, one of its most famed game developers found his name and image circulated in connection to the assassination. Following some silence, Kojima Productions finally spoke about the false accusations of its founder. Should and will they take legal action? To round up the show, we delve into the CDPR play testing debacle, God of War Ragnorak has a relase date, and we finish off our look at E3 2022. All that and much more on this week's episode of Oblivious Games……RIGHT NOW!!! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

They came and went in a flash, but 2022's E3-less summer gaming showcases are now behind us. As the dust settles, and the gaming industry sets into its summer lull, we look back on one of the season's biggest events: Xbox and Bethesda Showcase. With much to prove during their first outing post potential merger, team green and team RPG factory had some tricks up their sleeves. For Xbox's part, the promise of nearly all titles coming to Gamepass loomed largely, and their “one more thing” moment included the legendary Hideo Kojima. Bethesda, on the other hand, wasted no time by showing off its newest coop shooter Redfall, with an impressive early build promising the same fan-favorite gameplay well known from Arkane Studio. The show ended with Tod Howard (his brown boots and jacket included). We were given an extended first taste of the gameplay and systems of their newest title Starfield. But what did we think about the minutes-long demo of “Fallout In Space?” How was the showcase overall? Is an E3-less summer worth living? All that and much more on this week's episode of Oblivious Games….RIGHT NOW!!!! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

After much speculation, Sony's revamped PlayStation Service has been revealed. Long gone is the code name Sparticus and what we have left is simply…PlayStation Plus. But don't let the name fool you, this service is all-new, mostly. With multiple options, a soft release window, and a handful of titles announced, we dig into PlayStation's newest offerings for current and legacy generation games in their updated subscription model. Some time ago an action RPG set in the wizarding world of Harry Potter was leaked. Finally, after much anticipation, we have seen real gameplay; approximately twelve minutes worth. Hogwarts Legacy dazzled fans during its proper reveal by PlayStation, which featured in a solo State of Play. We give our first impressions of the long-running franchise's biggest game to date. You have all asked for it and Fortnite has finally granted your wish; you no longer have to build. Simply dubbed “Zero Build”, the world's most popular battle royale is reaching new heights by staying on the ground. Will this get us playing again? Most assuredly not, but we weigh in anyway. All that and much more on this week's episode of Oblivious Games….RIGHT NOW!!!! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

As the world watches from afar, the Ukrainian people continue to fight for their lives. Global sanctions and support have been pouring in to help the sovereign nation, as this one-sided war continues unabated. Luckily, some of tech and gaming's biggest names have stepped forward to aid in the cause. We discuss their contributions to this very avoidable war. Continuing its fight for equality, the tech world is standing up to a new Texas directive. In a fight for equality, healthcare, and overall safety, some of the world's biggest companies are openly opposing new anti-trans legislation in the lone star state. And finally, we've got some great new games coming to Game Pass, with Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy being the headliner. All that and much more on this week's episode of Oblivious Games… RIGHT NOW!!! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

In a once seemingly unthinkable turn of events, Microsoft is well on its way to acquiring Activision Blizzard King. The landmark deal is worth a reported 68.7 billion dollars, and while this first broke just over a month ago, the gaming industry is still reeling and receiving new information, as Phil Spencer and his team show more of their hand. Phil Spencer now sits at the top of Xbox as the CEO of gaming and doesn't seem to be done with making more changes to expand team green. But let's not get ahead of ourselves, it should come as no surprise that Xbox's all-important GamePass sits squarely in the middle of the gaming industry's biggest acquisition to date. What will be on offer to more than 15 million subscribers? Will Call of Duty, undeniably ABK's biggest franchise, stay on Playstation consoles? After much thought and reading, we do our best to parse through the biggest gaming news in recent history. Also, Sony and Playstation have made an acquisition of their own. Sony Interactive Entertainment has welcomed the world-renowned independent studio Bungie into its family. Yes, the same company that made the award-winning Halo series, and helped launch the original Xbox, is now owned by Playstation. While Destiny exclusivity might be the first thing to cross your mind, think again. Sony has a much longer game to play here, which includes leveraging Bungie's community expertise and hopefully ushering in a new age of mixed media projects from its storied MMORPG lore. So sit back and chill with us, we've got a lot to go through on this week's episode of Oblivious Games… RIGHT NOW!!!

This week sees the return of the Oblivious Games duo. What have we been up to during our time away? What have we been playing? Does Jaurez have a baby?! You'll learn most of that information in our opening segment. Our first big news topic covers possible spoilers in PlayStation's first big release of this year: Horizon Forbidden West. In the age of the internet, we live in an entirely inescapable world of spoilers, so what can we do about it? Unsurprisingly Juarez and I sit at opposite ends of this argument. Xbox is done making it's last generation console, but PlayStation hasn't called it quits on the PS4 just yet. With both manufacturers unable to keep their newest offerings on store shelves, who is taking the best tactic in regards to their respective customer base? Also, we try our best to answer the age-old question: console or pc gaming?! All that and more on this packed episode….RIGHT NOW! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

Last year's E3 was a bit of a mess. And by mess, I mean, it was canceled because of the global pandemic and then everyone had their own solo events peppered throughout the summer without any rhyme, reason, or structure. Fast forward to 2021 and well… it's still kinda of a mess…? But at least most of the shenanigans are in the window of a few days. Jaurez and I break down the first weekend of 2021's all digital E3. First up, we cover Xbox dropping big news ahead of the show. They are committed to cloud services and want to go as far as our living room tv. Yes, straight to your tv without the need of a console. Is this a move? Will it work? We give our take on the outlook and our experiences so far with Xcloud Gaming. Geoff Keighley is back at it like a bad habit. No summer of games is complete without his hype and he did not disappoint. With the appearance of his BFF Kojima, some celebrities and Elden Ring, Summer Game Fest kicked off E3 properly. So which games stood out to us? And finally, but certainly not least, Xbox and Bethesda came out swinging. Following the record breaking acquisition, Tod Howard led the show off with Starfield, and Xbox/Bethesda kept the hits coming with easily the most well paced and expertly produced show of the entire weekend. Xbox has the games now, for sure, especially with it's continued push for gamepass, but which of those games are speaking to us? Yes, Halo spoke to us. All that and more on this packed episode….RIGHT NOW! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

Respawn is looking to make their massively successful battle royale even more enticing by adding a new permanent mode -- introducing Apex Arenas. The new gametype sees two teams of three battling it out in a single life, multi round fight set on a smaller map. What do we think, and will this lead to more expansion in the genre? Destiny players who are all about the fashion (raises hand) are in for a treat. Bungie has finally pulled back the curtain on their much requested updated universal ornament system. We now have thousands of armor options and shaders seemingly at our fingertips. But there is just one small and slightly convoluted catch. Jaurez does his best to make sense of the madness. And finally, we’ve got the NPD numbers for March, and PS5 is doing pretty good. Also, Miles Morales is still selling exceptionally well. All that and much much more on this week’s show….RIGHT NOW! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

After a year off, we will have an E3 in 2021. But it will be all virtual. The biggest weekend in gaming returns and hopes to have a new look. With many of the big players set to join the show, what does this year's event look like? Does its return make us excited? Why are they advertising it as a free online event? Epic is in it’s on final circle with Apple, and as the hits keep flying, so does the information. A look into Epic’s finances paints a pretty bleak picture for the race to keep our attention. Epic, while making loads on Fortnite, is losing millions of dollars to position it’s marketplace alongside Steam. They say it’s worth it; but while they are prepared to lose millions of dollars, what do the customers have at stake? There seems to be something up at Playstation, as their first party studios try to create new productions while also working together. It’s a strange tale, but it seems we will get at least one good game out of it. We try and wade through Bloomberg’s newest reports. All that and much much more on this episode of Oblivious Games….RIGHT NOW!!! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

Xbox continues to have new tricks up their sleeves. This time, Phil Spencer and crew are going after a Playstation first party production. In one of the most surprising moves this year, MLB The Show 21 is coming to Xbox Game Pass day one. How did this deal get done and what does it mean for other Playstation titles on Xbox consoles? We do our best to sort through the madness. In a presentation to its investors, CDPR has a roadmap for its future. They talk about new development pipelines, quality control, and beefing up its already growing studio. Will this alleviate problems in their next launch. Will these moves help gain trust from fans and business partners? We take a look into one of our favorite studios, as they try to turn the conversation back in a favorable light. April/May game release, Titanfall content coming to Apex, Miles has muscles, and much much more on this week’s episode…. RIGHT NOW!!! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

It no longer lives. Playstation may have put the final nail in the Vita’s coffin. Again. We have official confirmation that PS3, PSP, and Vita stores will be all closed by the end of this summer. What does that mean for the many users and their games? It’s mostly sad news but there is a dash of hope as we parse through Playstation’s statement. The popular chat client Discord is reportedly up for grabs, and Microsoft is eyeing to be the last standing in a $10 billion dollar deal. What would such a move mean for Xbox? Would they hold the soul console Discord client? Would they share their new found community with others? We have some ideas and suggestions on the matter. Xbox is rebranding, free games are free, Kojima’s new game will be announced soon?! All that and much more on this week's episode… RIGHT NOW!!! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

A new independent studio has emerged, and Playstation is footing some of the bill. Industry vet Jade Raymond is heading up the Montreal based dev, but what does that mean for this new title? Will it be a third person action RPG of the AAA variety or something smaller? We take a stab at what we want and might expect from the newest kids on the block. COVID-19 strikes gain. This time in the form of layoffs at Activision Blizzard and their esports division. After being on the forefront of the esports market, by creating two of the biggest leagues in the country, can the massive publisher weather the storm to continue their work and have they taken care of their former employees? GTA Online can not be stopped, and this newest addition makes it even easier to play. A modder has seemingly taken care of one of the megahits biggests problems: its load times. Will Rockstar use the update and what will happen to the modder for their efforts? In short, they get paid. All that and much much more on this newest episode of Oblivious Games...RIGHT NOW!!! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

Xbox and Bethesda are finally officially one. After the record breaking acquisition stunned the gaming world late last year, we now have a better grasp on what it all means for gamers -- it is only slightly clearer than mud. The numbers are in and games are unsurprisingly still killing it, in the early part of 2021. The NPD numbers are in, for the month of February, and there is a means for celebration for Playstation and Nintendo. But, is Jaurez feeling the top 10 list? Surely he is. We get really excited about news of a new TMNT game, and we shake our heads as EA pushes both customers, and employees into a very strange situation. All that and much, much more on this week’s episode of Oblivious Games...RIGHT NOW!!! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

Epic games are once again making a big play in the live service gaming market. Mediatonic, the creators of the massive hit, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, are now a part of the Epic Games family. Surely this move is only good news for both parties involved, but what do we think the future holds for the cutest battle royale on the block? Hogwarts Legacy continues to make news, and some of it finally involves the game itself. Today we discuss the leaked character creation options, and we are happy to say they have us excited. Now let’s just hope they get all the hair options correct. Death Stranding is coming back with a vengeance, if recent rumors are to be believed. Kojima’s latest title is definitely one to talk about, but with the world yearning for the outside, can this post-apocalyptic jaunt still capture our attention? I guess a new coat of paint and story content will put our walking shoes to the test. All that and much more on this week's episode….RIGHT NOW!!! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

Xbox continues to show they are committed to running your new and old games at their very best. FPS Boost is their newest software hack, and it claims to double and sometimes quadruple your games' fps, without any patch! Is this the future of backwards compatibility? Sony held it's latest Stay of Play event, and while it did have a couple notable omissions, the show was fairly strong. Returnal is shaping up to be more arcade style goodness, Sifu is kicking up the competition, and I can't stop gushing over Deathloop. Also, we'll be getting new FF7 remake content way sooner than we thought. Nintendo has a new direct! #mariogolf. We try to find a reason why it isn't Super Mario Strikers and also yearn for Breath of the Wild 2. All that and much more on today's episode of Oblivious Games… RIGHT NOW! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

Good morning, Night City! The wait is finally over! We sit down and discuss one of the most anticipated games of the decade: Cyberpunk 2077. This is a big one and we have a lot to get into, so let's not waste any more time. Follow the jump and sit back and we take you through the city of dreams! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

Did you spend all your holiday money on GameStop shares? Nope, we didn’t either. Some folks did, and they made out like bandits. We do our best to break down one of the most bizarre stories of the year and find out what exactly happened to put GameStop across every news headline. Also, Genshin Impact is back in the news. Wait, they never left. This time we aren’t talking about a new broken character, a massive update, or streamers wasting a lotta money. This one is about the creators. But if you were worried that only the gamers are subjected to that lovely gacha system, I’ve got a story for you. Rounding out the episode we have details on Season of the Chosen from Destiny, early PS5 sales numbers, and even some halo news. All that and more coming up on this week's episode of Oblivious Games! Right now! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

The year 2020 was another banner 12 months for the world’s most popular entertainment past time. With so many stuck at home, and an old generation going out with a bang, there was no shortage of great titles. Thankfully, the year saw hits across multiple genres. A laid back chore simulator, an RPG remake of epic proportions, the battle royal for everyone, and the sequel to an instant classic, gamers were spoiled for choice across the board. With so many stand out titles, it was no easy task to sift through what we saw as our best experiences of the year. But fear not, we each have a list of our five favorite games of the year and also one honorable mention. So sit back and let's take one more look back at the year that was, and break down each of our Game Of The Year contenders for 2020. Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

I’ve got a good feeling about this. After almost ten years in bed with Electronic Arts, the folks at Lucasfilm are looking for a new hope. For starters, they have changed their name; Lucasfilm games is the new mantle and it brings with it some lofty expectations. Secondly, and maybe more importantly, the Star Wars IP will be handled by more than just one publisher. We dig through all the details and see just how excited Rage is about this wild turn of events. Luckily for us, the newly minted Lucasfilm Games is not just set on concentrating on Star Wars. Yup, they are in their bag and are looking to everyone’s favorite archaeologist, Indiana Jones Jr. What’s to come for the character that inspired two massive franchises in Tomb Raider and the Uncharted series? With Machine Games at the helm, we know there will be plenty of Nazi slaying. But will it be an Xbox/PC exclusive? And finally, one of the biggest games of 2021 has been pushed to 2022. Hogwarts Legacy looks to add time on their side to increase the games quality, and perhaps distance itself from other shenanigans. Juarez gives us his take on his beloved magical wizarding world. All that and much more coming up on this week’s episode. Right now!!!! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

We’re back! The break is over and we are back at it again. Much can be said about the year that was 2020, but in the world of gaming we can land on at least one conclusion: it was a great year for games. The first half of the year held massive award winners Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Animal Crossing New Horizons, and Half Life Aylx. While the summer saw a back to back helping of third person action with The Last of Us Part 2 and Ghost of Tushima, we also found space to murder and lie in Among Us; all this in-between farming sessions of Genshin Impact. Closing out the year we got the usual suspected third party offerings and another Super Giant masterpiece in Hades. And after almost a decade, we finally got to play Cyberpunk 2077 and live out our night city dreams. All that to say 2020 was another banner year for the gaming industry. We've each brought our top moments of the year to the table and discuss Fortnite's Marvel event, building our first gaming pc, Xbox spending all the money, and much, much more. All that and more on today's show! Right now! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

After almost a decade of waiting, the hottest game of 2020 has finally landed. Does it live up to the hype? Is it worth playing on a high-end PC? Does CD Project Red have another hit on their hands? We finally get to have a discussion about Cyberpunk 2077 after sinking dozens of hours into it. Guess what? We are smitten. The Game Awards 2020 have come and gone and we have the aftermath report. Last of Us Part 2 took home almost every award it was nominated for and there were plenty of surprises. From huge announcements, to celebrity guests, to even some slick new gameplay, we have all the big moments from the show. Star Wars Squadrons has gotten it’s latest back to back updates, and the kids are having a blast. A new map, new mods, and that ole so sweet B-Wing have all been providing an exciting boost to an already praised game. Rage stops by to give us all the details from a galaxy far far away. All that and much more coming up on this week’s show…..RIGHT NOW!!!!

I can’t believe I’m here again.. Somehow, those brilliant fools on the Fortnite Team have pulled me back into their world; it seems that I’m not the only one. Fortnite Season 2 Chapter 5 is here and it’s packed with new gear, ways to play, and of course skins. Let’s cut to the chase -- the God of War himself has landed. Yes, Kratos is in the shop and he brings with him huge hopes for the rest of the season. Maybe we’ll even get Goob to play?! What happens when the nerds at Oxford get into a room with the nerds at Nintendo and EA? Well, we get some cool nerd stats and insite. Apparently, gaming is good for our feeling of well being. Who knew? All of us did.. And finally, Goob finds another way to talk about Genshin Impact on the show.. They are apparently making an absurd amount of money daily. All that and much much more on today’s show...RIGHT NOW! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

Holy shit, I think they did it. In a move that has come as complete surprise, Apple has changed up it's agreement with small developers on the app store. Could this be a sign to come and is there more for Apple to do in this space? Get your best suit ready -- it’s awardS season. The end of the year fast approaches and Geoff Keighley is almost ready to take you on another Game Awards journey. We have the nominees and our thoughts on the short list of notable titles from 2020. And finally, we have an update on Star Wars Squadrons. Yes, you heard that right, Squadrons is getting an update. After much evidence to the contrary, it seems that EA Motive will in-fact be supporting its popular space flight sim with post launch content. I’ll give you one guess who’s the most excited about this news and I can assure you, they have ALL the words to say. All that and much more on today’s Oblivious Games! RIGHT NOW!!! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

The wait is over. The next generation is officially now. After a pre order debacle, an even shakier launch day, and against all odds, we somehow have an Xbox Series X in house. Thanks to some very diligent page refreshing and a bunch of tape, we can give you our first hands on impressions. Jaurez has the console and all the words to give you a taste of what to expect from your shiny new system. Mass Effect is back! All you nerds can shut the hell up, because by Spring 2021 you will have all three Mass Effect games and their dlc up and running on modern consoles. Are you as excited as Jaurez about this news? For EA’s sake, let's hope not. Despite the year from hell that is 2020, this year has seen the biggest third quarter for video game spending in US history. We’ve got the numbers from NPD and we’ll break down all the dirty details. Spoilers, EA and Nintendo are doing alright. And finally, Jay gushes over a potential game of the year contender in Spider-Man: Miles Morales. All that and more coming up on today’s Oblivious Games…..RIGHT NOW!!! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

We’ve finally made it. Destiny 2’s newest expansion is just days away and Jaurez has the complete breakdown. From new enemies, new weapons, and even the complete content roadmap, he takes you through everything you need to know about the game that will take up all his time until this December. The Xbox Series X has officially been reviewed by all major gaming outlets, and we have the big talking points. You probably already know the first one -- it’s fast. Somehow I made right on my promise and was able to obtain just a taste of the next generation of consoles -- the DualSense 5 is in the house! And finally, Pokemon Go made how much money?! We take a quick look at how Niantics powerhouse AR game is holding up in 2020. All that and much more on today’s show….RIGHT NOW!!! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

And the hits keep coming.. After multiple delays, continued crunch shenanigans, and a CEO who just won’t watch his mouth, CD Projekt Red announced yet another delay of their hotly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077. Surely this is only good for us and the game itself -- we weigh in on the matter. Attention, all weebs! Final Fantasy 16 details are here! Jaurez and I do our best to pretend like we understand anything about this topic, and we are, at the very least, happy for all the many nerds out there. And certainly not least, I gush over the beautifully animated Into the Spider-Verse suit coming to Spider-Man: Miles Morales -- yes, it is perfect. We go through all the aforementioned news and much more, while also diving into what we have been playing this week. Sit back and let us take you through a surprisingly organized and brisk Oblivious Games production. All that… RIGHT NOW!!!

We’re back! After our little hiatus, find out what the Oblivious crew have been playing recently during their much needed down time -- is Rage really playing FIFA…? A little mobile game has seemingly taken the entire world by storm. What in the hell is Genshin Impact?! Jaurez has everything you need to know in our first preview of China’s newest and highly addicting free to play gacha game. In an effort to bring you more complete gaming content, we take a look at what Oblivious Games is and can be in the future. Our discussion and decision are surprisingly easy and hopefully good news to all our listeners. And finally, as we approach the busy fall season, we take a look back and figure out what our top games of 2020 are, thus far. All anticipation is on the yet to be released Cyberpunk 2077, and Naughty Dog’s masterful The Last of Us 2 is still fresh on our minds, but can there really be something out there more worthy of the coveted top spot so far this year. Find out all that and more on today’s busy return of Oblivious Games….RIGHT NOW!

On today’s OP: Games, we sit down and discuss Sony’s latest Playstation 5 showcase event. With time running out, we have gotten beyond antsy and Sony is poised to press it’s competition with the right numbers. Yes, price and release date or high on the list, but what else does the market leader have up its sleeve? Games. An event that could have simply been a call to pre order, with prices attached, has turned out to be much more. We get the next entry in a storied franchise, a teaser for a generation defining adventure, and our first glimpse at what it looks like to be greater. Also, much to our surprise, Sony has laid out it’s first steps to combat Gamepass. But it’s not all roses as Sony has all but flubbed it’s pre order plans -- will this push their would be customers to the competition? All that and more coming up on today’s show….RIGHT NOW! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

As the Summer Games Fest comes to an end, we turn our attention to the biggest gaming event of the year: Gamescom. Specifically, we will be discussing Opening Night live, which is being helmed by the ever present Geoff Keighley. This is the show’s second year, and it once again looks to bring that Game Awards feeling to kick off the Gamescom weekend. Keighley has teased the hype, as he always does, and looks to give fans something to sink their teeth into after a long summer of intermittent gaming events. Sit back as we take you through a few of our most anticipated games from the show. Rage gushes more about Star Wars Squadrons. Destiny 2: Beyond Light can’t get here fast enough for Juarez. And Jay is mighty impressed by Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart. Does Opening Night Live live up to the hype?! Find out all that and more on today’s show...RIGHT NOW! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U

With the next generation of consoles mere months away, PlayStation and Xbox both look for any edge to best each other this holiday season. On paper, Xbox is already clearly ahead in sheer graphical power. The Xbox Series X is a serious machine that would give most modern gaming pcs a run for their money. PlayStation on the other hand, might not have equal graphical power, but has shown some very impressive proprietary solid state hard drive tech. But none of this matters if we have nothing to play at launch. It seems PlayStation is placing it’s bets on a spinoff game to it’s well received superhero exclusive, with the new entry titled Spider-Man Miles Morales. Xbox was poised to offer real competition with its own AAA game in the form of Halo Infinite. However, after a less than spectacular debut during it’s reveal and the ongoing work issues steaming from the global pandemic, 343 Industries has decided to push the game out of the fall and to an indefinite date. What does this mean for Xbox’s holiday hopes? Can the most powerful console thrive without it’s most recognizable mascot? Should these consoles launch considering the current economy? All that and more on today’s episode of OP: Games. Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U (Original air date: August 25, 2020)

With the summer of gaming coming to a close, the Oblivious cast sit down to discuss Xbox’s July showcase. Phil Spencer and crew have set the table for what might very well be Xbox’s most important show to date, as the Series X fall launch steadily approaches. First up, the heirs to the Halo throne have returned once again with what is hopefully their best outing yet. Master Chief has found himself back onto a halo ring, and from the outset, this looks to be a strong callback to the original game. However, some think the Chief hasn’t come dressed for the occasion. Stopping species killing weapons isn’t the only thing up Xbox’s sleeve. With an impressive amount of new titles, Phil and company look to cater to all kinds of players. Have any of them caught our attention? And to wrap it all up, the cast dives into the best deal in gaming -- Gamepass. Do we really want the Netflix of video games? After spending a generation playing catchup, with few significant first party launches, will this exclusive centric showcase begin to make things right? Find out on today’s show… RIGHT NOW! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U (Original air date: August 7, 2020)

Motherboards. Graphics cards. The turing architecture. Oh, my! That's right, Juarez and Jay finally get to have it out in today's PC gaming episode. Specifically the duo are discussing the ins and outs of building a gaming rig. Now, hold your horses, they are novices at best -- Jaurez has built two and Jay has only dreamed about being as cool. Nevertheless, they are prepared to discuss their findings. What are some things to know before building? Is it really adult Legos? What is the dream build? Just how many more frames can a good RGB setup add?! All that and more on a very special late night Oblivious Presents... RIGHT NOW! Music: Electric Mantis - Daybreak https://youtu.be/Lz68DccWZ4U (Original air date: July 22, 2020)

Maybe EA can do something right -- just maybe. Following EA Play Live 2020, the Oblivious crew is buzzing. No, we aren’t talking about FIFA again and we aren’t talking about the return of Skate. That leaves us with, you guessed it, Star Wars! EA has seemingly revived it’s Rogue Squadron franchise under the new title Star Wars: Squadrons. Brought to us by EA Motive, the same team behind the Battlefront 2 Campaign, we see a multiplayer and single player focused flight sim at a budget price. The reveal made no mistake to verbally correct many of EA’s prior shortcomings and yes I am looking at you Michael Transactions. While it’s all talk until we get our hands on the game, we have our reactions to the first gameplay trailer and our early thoughts. Are we impressed? Will we all get VR headsets? All that and more..right now! (Original air date: June 26, 2020)